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Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with a supported accommodation service.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in a supported accommodation service.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for childminders, day care and other childcare providers.
How to share concerns about children’s social care services with Ofsted, including whistleblowing, and what we will do with the information.
Guidance for applicants and registered providers of childcare on domestic premises.
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.
This framework and handbook document sets out Ofsted’s inspection principles, guidance and the main judgements that inspectors make when inspecting area SEND.
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.
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.
You must apply to Ofsted to move your setting or to include additional premises in the registration of your nursery or other daycare.
This guidance explains what providers of children’s homes must do under the law when recruiting and employing staff.
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.
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.
How Ofsted inspects and regulates childcare and what parents should do if they have concerns about their provider.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
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