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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. We do not routinely carry out a registration vis…
Guidance for inspectors and establishments on inspecting education, skills training and work in prisons and young offender institutions (YOIs) in England under the renewed education inspection framework, for use from 21 Sept…
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 to share concerns about children’s social care services with Ofsted, including whistleblowing, and what we will do with the information.
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with a supported accommodation service.
The application process for nurseries, playgroups, before- and after-school clubs and other daycare. This includes fees, who should apply and making changes once you're registered.
You must apply to register with Ofsted if you are the registered person, a registered individual or the nominated individual of a daycare.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in a supported accommodation service.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder and registered with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered out of school club, nursery or other type of daycare on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
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.
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.
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
This guidance explains Ofsted Parent View. Schools can use it to encourage parents and carers to share their experiences of their child’s school.
You will need to follow a specific procedure if you want to contract as an Ofsted inspector.
How Ofsted inspects and regulates childcare and what parents should do if they have concerns about their provider.
Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered daycare provider on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
You will need your Government Gateway user ID in order to use certain Ofsted services.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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