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Application forms to complete to register with Ofsted.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects secure children's homes.
Ofsted guidance for inspectors about how to inspect initial training for the UK Armed Forces relating to welfare and duty of care.
How a prospective or registered childcare provider can appeal if Ofsted plans to take steps that will affect their registration.
How Ofsted regulates applicants and childcare services that are only on the Childcare Register.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
How to refer a possible unregistered school to Ofsted for investigation.
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with a residential holiday scheme for disabled children.
Guidance for childminder agencies on registering with Ofsted, including the process, fees and requirements. It sets out the legal background and the extent of our regulatory powers.
This guide gives an overview of the inspection data summary report (IDSR) for initial teacher education (ITE) providers and inspectors.
Guidance on the education inspection approach to providers’ and inspectors’ duties under the Equality Act 2010.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects voluntary adoption agencies.
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with a voluntary adoption agency.
Information for local authority services, adoption and fostering agencies, residential centres and other children's social care services.
How Ofsted will work with other organisations.
The framework outlines the responsibilities and procedures of Ofsted's board, chair and committees.
Guidance for inspectors carrying out a joint targeted area inspection (JTAI) of the multi-agency response to children and their families who need help in a local authority area in England.
Letter that Ofsted sends to independent fostering agencies giving notice of inspection and asking for particular information.
A guide to the use, storage and sharing of information about children in care homes.
Guidance for children's social care providers about distributing the 2026 annual survey, including a promotional poster that they can use.
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