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Data dashboard designed to support local authorities and partners with the implementation of the children’s social care national framework.
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.
Information for eligible schools about the school-based nursery (SBN) capital grant for 2025 to 2026.
Guidance for applicants on what to expect from Ofsted during the childcare application review process.
Resources to support blind cord safety and raise awareness.
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 on how Ofsted inspects independent fostering agencies.
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.
Supporting information for local areas on embedding working together to safeguard children and the children’s social care national framework in practice.
Apply to work on non-domestic premises for some of the time.
Statutory guidance on the planning, commissioning and delivery of health services for looked-after children.
Information for British nationals who are considering entering into surrogacy arrangements in foreign countries.
How local authorities should extend the virtual school head role to promote the education of children with a social worker and children in kinship care.
Dealing with education, health and care (EHC) plans for children and young people who move into or out of a local authority area or England.
An illustrated simple text version of the leaflets for the adult and child flu programme aimed at those with low literacy.
Information for those who work with children on a plan to help prevent child abuse arising from religion or superstition.
How you make an application for recognition of non-UK qualifications to work in an early years setting in England.
Volume 3: statutory guidance for local authorities on helping care leavers aged 16 and 17 prepare for adulthood.
Guide for local authorities submitting the children looked after data return for the year 2026 to 2027.
Guidance on registering and inspecting school-based early years and childcare provision with Ofsted.
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