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Information for providers, parents and carers about what happens when we suspend a childcare provider’s registration.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Information for those who work with children on a plan to help prevent child abuse arising from religion or superstition.
Information for healthcare professionals on pertussis (whooping cough).
Guide for local authorities submitting the children looked after data return for the year 2026 to 2027.
Guidance to support secondary school teachers deliver food teaching in schools.
Resources to support local authorities investing in the local commissioning of oral health improvement programmes for pre-school children.
Statutory guidance about providing short breaks for disabled children to improve their welfare and quality of life.
Evidence and guidance on childhood obesity, to help families and communities intervene and help change eating and activity habits.
This factsheet explains how the ASQ-3 tool will be used to collect data to monitor child development across England.
A toolkit containing guidance, data and other resources to support professionals who are helping families affected by parental alcohol and drug problems.
What local authorities need to do to place a child under 13 in a secure children’s home, and guidance on when it is appropriate to do so.
Statutory guidance for LAs and professionals who support unaccompanied migrant children, who may be victims, or potential victims, of modern slavery.
Specification and validation rules for local authorities and software suppliers preparing for the 2026 to 2027 children in need census.
Departmental advice for children’s homes providers and their partners following amendments to the Children’s Homes Regulations 2001.
Technical specification and validation rules for local authorities and software suppliers preparing for the early years census.
A major initiative to ensure pregnant and breastfeeding women can make informed decisions about their healthcare
Information for local authorities on how to provide short break care (otherwise known as respite care) to disabled children.
How to confirm a measles diagnosis, manage cases and contacts, control infection, and vaccinate young or partially-covered patients.
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