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There are 2 Ofsted registers: the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register. Find out which to join and how to change registers.
Our expectations of inspectors and providers during inspection or other regulatory activity.
This guidance explains what providers of children’s homes must do under the law when recruiting and employing staff.
Guides for parents, carers, children and young people about inspections of local services for children and young people with SEND.
You must apply to register with Ofsted if you are the registered person, a registered individual or the nominated individual of a daycare.
Guide for local authorities and providers on when Ofsted will prioritise an application to register a children’s home.
Ofsted's policy on how we regulate childcare providers explains what we may do if a provider is not following the regulations.
You must tell Ofsted about changes to those responsible for a daycare organisation, and for a home where daycare takes place, and also who is living or working there.
Guidance for applicants and registered providers of childcare on domestic premises.
Guidance for inspectors on how to decide when to inspect or visit without notice.
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.
This framework and handbook document sets out Ofsted’s inspection principles, guidance and the main judgements that inspectors make when inspecting area SEND.
You will need to follow a specific procedure if you want to contract as an Ofsted inspector.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts 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.
How to share concerns about children’s social care services with Ofsted, including whistleblowing, and what we will do with the information.
Nannies registered with Ofsted must follow these requirements.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder and registered with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
Find out how to pay an Ofsted invoice in relation to your childcare business or children's social care service.
Find out how much you would be paid as a contracted Ofsted inspector for the different tasks you would perform.
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