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Ofsted's policy for considering whether to defer or pause an inspection or visit, or whether additional evidence needs to be gathered.
Find Ofsted's training, learning and professional development publications.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in an independent fostering agency.
Download and complete the direct debit form to pay your Ofsted annual registration fee.
Set up additional security features on your Government Gateway account
Application guidance for childminders who provide care solely from somewhere other than a home.
This guide provides an overview of the inspection data summary report (IDSR) for primary and secondary schools, including schools with a sixth form and gives guidance on interpreting the data.
Ofsted's policy on how we regulate childcare providers explains what we may do if a provider is not following the regulations.
A guide for inspectors about physical intervention and restrictions of liberty.
You will need your Government Gateway user ID in order to use certain Ofsted services.
This guide gives a summary of what schools should expect and what they need to do as part of an Ofsted inspection.
How local authorities should report incidents to the Department for Education, Ofsted and Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel.
Information about the fees that Ofsted charges to register as a childminder, nanny or other childcare provider.
You will need to follow a specific procedure if you want to contract as an Ofsted inspector.
We publish these summaries when we or the setting need to take action to ensure they are meeting the requirements for registration.
Tell Ofsted about changes to your supported accommodation service.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder registered with Ofsted on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
Find out how much you would be paid as a contracted Ofsted inspector for the different tasks you would perform.
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