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Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in a supported accommodation service.
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with a supported accommodation service.
Guide for local authorities and providers on when Ofsted will prioritise an application to register a children’s home.
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
Guidance for applicants and registered providers of childcare on domestic premises.
You must apply to register with Ofsted if you are the registered person, a registered individual or the nominated individual of a daycare.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
This guidance explains what providers of children’s homes must do under the law when recruiting and employing staff.
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.
You will need to follow a specific procedure if you want to contract as an Ofsted inspector.
How to share concerns about children’s social care services with Ofsted, including whistleblowing, and what we will do with the information.
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.
You must tell Ofsted about the premises you want to include in your application to register a nursery or other daycare organisation.
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.
Childcare services can display this poster. It has information about our responsibilities and how parents can contact us.
Find out how much you would be paid as a contracted Ofsted inspector for the different tasks you would perform.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder and registered with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
Ofsted's policy on how we regulate childcare providers explains what we may do if a provider is not following the regulations.
This guidance explains Ofsted Parent View. Schools can use it to encourage parents and carers to share their experiences of their child’s school.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for childminders, day care and other childcare providers.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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