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How local authorities should use the National Client Caseload Information System (NCCIS) to send data on young people’s post-16 activities.
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.
This guide is for providers and commissioners to help them understand the registration requirements with CQC and Ofsted and when to register with one or both regulatory bodies.
The national minimum standards that apply to residential family centres.
Outlines the provisions of the Advertising (Less Healthy Food Definitions and Exemptions) Regulations 2024 which will come into force on 5 January 2026.
Sets out who is eligible to apply for the Healthy Start scheme under the extended criteria, and how to apply.
Statutory guidance for local authorities on the assessment and approval process of foster carers for looked-after children.
A leaflet for parents which describes the immunisations offered to premature babies.
Guidance to support secondary school teachers deliver food teaching in schools.
Grant Determination for the Families First Partnership Programme Transformation (Revenue) Grant 2025 to 2026.
How virtual school heads should manage the school-age pupil premium and the early years pupil premium for looked-after children.
Guide for parents with learning disabilities, explaining changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system.
A parent and carer’s guide on the safeguarding arrangements you should expect from activity clubs, tutors and coaches.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects adoption support agencies.
Statutory guidance for LAs and professionals who support unaccompanied migrant children, who may be victims, or potential victims, of modern slavery.
Data submission specifications for the children looked after (CLA) return for 2025 to 2026.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for disabled children and disabled young people.
Information for local authorities on how to provide short break care (otherwise known as respite care) to disabled children.
Your electronic device will need to meet certain specifications to allow you to work as an Ofsted inspector.
Local authority funding to support the provision of new early years entitlement and wraparound places.
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