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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.
This guidance explains what providers of children’s homes must do under the law when recruiting and employing staff.
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).
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
Childcare services can display this poster. It has information about our responsibilities and how parents can contact us.
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.
This guidance explains Ofsted Parent View. Schools can use it to encourage parents and carers to share their experiences of their child’s school.
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.
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.
Tell Ofsted about changes to your supported accommodation service.
Find out how much you would be paid as a contracted Ofsted inspector for the different tasks you would perform.
Information for social care providers and managers on how to register with Ofsted and about the registration process.
You must apply to Ofsted to move your setting or to include additional premises in the registration of your nursery or other daycare.
Application guidance for childminders who provide care solely from somewhere other than a home.
Information for providers and managers on the use of surveillance, including CCTV, in their residential childcare settings and how Ofsted will evaluate its use.
You must tell Ofsted about the premises you want to include in your application to register a nursery or other daycare organisation.
Find out how to pay an Ofsted invoice in relation to your childcare business or children's social care service.
Download and complete the direct debit form to pay your Ofsted annual registration fee.
How Ofsted regulates childcare and what parents should do if they have concerns about their provider.
Form to send to Ofsted to cancel your registration.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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