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This framework and handbook document sets out Ofsted’s inspection principles, guidance and the main judgements that inspectors make when inspecting area SEND.
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.
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.
Ofsted's framework and guidance for inspecting local authority services for children (ILACS) in need of help and protection, children in care and care leavers.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in an independent fostering agency.
You must apply to Ofsted to move your setting or to include additional premises in the registration of your nursery or other daycare.
Form to send to Ofsted to cancel your registration.
How Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will conduct thematic visits to local areas focusing on the education, health and social care provisions available for children and young people with SEND as outlined in the l…
How Ofsted inspects and regulates childcare and what parents should do if they have concerns about their provider.
Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered daycare provider on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
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.
Download and complete the direct debit form to pay your Ofsted annual registration fee.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
You will need your Government Gateway user ID in order to use certain Ofsted services.
Application guidance for childminders who provide care solely from somewhere other than a home.
Nannies registered with Ofsted must follow these requirements.
A glossary of terms used across Ofsted’s education inspection information and guidance.
Find out how to pay an Ofsted invoice in relation to your childcare business or children's social care service.
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