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Guidance for providers of childcare on domestic and non-domestic premises who want to expand their registered setting into new premises.
Let us know what you think of this guidance and how to get in touch if you have an enquiry about registration.
This is a presentation of the pre-registration briefing for childminders.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects independent fostering agencies.
Ofsted's policy on how we regulate children's social care establishments and agencies explains what we may do if a provider is not following the regulations.
The framework outlines the responsibilities and procedures of Ofsted's board, chair and committees.
During Ofsted school inspections, staff and pupils can give their views via an online survey. This page provides the questions for reference only.
What providers need to know about the process of connecting people to a supported accommodation service.
An explanation of what happens to those judged inadequate on the Early Years Register and those not meeting registration requirements on the Childcare Register.
Submit a complaint about an inspection, activity or incident involving Ofsted.
What schools, registered early years providers and childminders need to know about delivering the early years foundation stage (EYFS), and Ofsted inspections under the education inspection framework (EIF).
A guide for inspectors about physical intervention and restrictions of liberty.
Find out how you can still register with Ofsted if you provide childcare immediately before or after school for less than 2 hours in a day.
Guidance for applicants on what to expect from Ofsted during the childcare application review process.
Apply to work on non-domestic premises for some of the time.
Find out what tasks you will have if you contract as an Ofsted inspector.
Forms for supported accommodation providers to fill in for inspections under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
Details of the checks we carry out, including health checks and what to do if you have lived abroad in the last 5 years.
Ofsted's annual fees for children’s social care services.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects boarding schools and residential special schools.
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