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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.
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with an adoption support agency.
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with an independent fostering agency.
Let us know what you think of this guidance and how to get in touch if you have an enquiry about registration.
Information on Ofsted inspections for independent schools that are not members of associations.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17.
Guidance for applicants on what to expect from Ofsted during the childcare application review process.
Guidance on the education inspection approach to providers’ and inspectors’ duties under the Equality Act 2010.
Your electronic device will need to meet certain specifications to allow you to work as an Ofsted inspector.
Forms for supported accommodation providers to fill in for inspections under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
Our privacy notices set out what data we collect, what we do with it, how long we keep it for and your rights under the Data Protection Act 2018.
Guidance for inspectors on how to make this decision and the process to follow.
Ofsted’s safeguarding policy and guidance for inspectors on handling safeguarding disclosures.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects boarding schools and residential special schools.
What Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks you need to have in place and how Ofsted will check the use of the DBS checks and certificates on inspection.
We publish these summaries when we or the setting need to take action to ensure they are meeting the requirements for registration.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects residential family centres.
This document provides guidance to help Ofsted inspectors in carrying out additional inspections of independent schools.
Guidance on using Ofsted's logos, plus copyright information.
Guidance for providers on registering a children’s home with Ofsted when the care and accommodation is provided in more than one building.
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