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If you are a childminder, you must tell Ofsted within 14 days about new people aged 16 or over who live or work in the home where you look after children. This includes children who turn 16. If you are a childminder without …
Annex A form for children's homes and secure children's homes to fill in ahead of inspections under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
How local authorities should report incidents to the Department for Education, Ofsted and Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel.
Find out when you must apply to register if you want to set up a daycare organisation for children.
Guidance for childcare providers on when you must register with Ofsted or a childminder agency, when you cannot register, and when you do not have to.
Reset your password on your Government Gateway account so you can access Ofsted services.
Find out whether you need to tell Ofsted about an accident, injury or illness a child suffers while in your care.
An overview of Ofsted's registration process for adoption agencies, fostering agencies, children’s homes, residential family centres and residential holiday schemes for disabled children.
There are 2 Ofsted registers: the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register. Find out which to join and how to change registers.
Guidance for inspectors on inspecting further education and skills providers under the education inspection framework.
Ofsted's policy for considering whether to defer or pause an inspection or visit, or whether additional evidence needs to be gathered.
Our expectations of inspectors and providers during inspection or wider regulatory activity.
Use this service if you want to apply to join the compulsory or voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder and registered with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
Most childcare providers looking after children under the age of 8 must register with Ofsted (or a childminder agency). Find further information on when you do not have to register with Ofsted.
Information for social care providers and managers on how to register with Ofsted and about the registration process.
If you apply to join the Early Years Register, we will arrange a registration visit. This will normally take place once all your checks are complete, but could happen earlier.
The application process for nannies (also known as home childcarers), including what you need to do before you apply, fees, and changes once you're registered.
What providers need to know about registering with Ofsted and running or closing a supported accommodation service.
How to register if you want to look after children at home, including what you need to do before you apply, fees, and working elsewhere.
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