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Ofsted guidance on inspecting maintained schools and academies in England under the education inspection framework.
This guidance came into force on 5 April 2024. Introduction 1. This…
This sets out changes we have made to reflect our inspection practice. It…
This framework sets out Ofsted's inspection principles and the main judgements that inspectors make.
This guidance came into force on 1 September 2023. Introduction The…
July 2023 (for September 2023 version) New paragraphs added to outline the…
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Ofsted guidance on inspecting registered early years and childcare providers under the education inspection framework.
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.
What social care providers need to know when notifying Ofsted of a serious incident.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in a children’s home or secure children’s home.
How to get a criminal records check if you want to look after children for a living: who needs a check, what it costs and how long it takes.
Find out what information you will need to create and use a Government Gateway account so that you can use Ofsted's services.
Guidance for inspectors on inspecting further education and skills providers under the education inspection framework.
You must apply to Ofsted if you want to take up a governance position in a daycare organisation, or if you start living or working in a home where daycare takes place.
You might need to apply to Ofsted and provide them with certain information if you are connected with a children's social care service.
This guide gives a summary of what schools should expect and what they need to do as part of an Ofsted inspection.
Guidance for childminders, nannies, nurseries and people providing other childcare on when/if you need to register with Ofsted, the process, fees and requirements.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects children's homes.
Ofsted-registered childminders, nannies, nurseries and other daycare must use this service to report significant events affecting their childcare within 14 days.
Apply to register a children’s home, adoption or fostering agency, residential family centre or residential holiday scheme.
Health declaration forms for childminders and people who work in childcare or children's social care.
How Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will conduct thematic visits to local areas to look at preparation for adulthood arrangements.
Guidance for childminders, nannies and other registered childcare providers with examples of what Ofsted considers to be a significant event.
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