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The framework and evaluation schedule for inspection of secure training centres, for use from 1 April 2025.
Framework and guidance for joint targeted area inspections of local area services.
Joint targeted area inspection guidance on the multi-agency response to child sexual abuse in the family environment.
Information for employers on supporting kinship carers in the workplace and how to be a kinship friendly employer.
Information for local authorities on how to request school level data and letter templates to send to schools participating in the NCMP.
Action areas for local authorities and their partners to help develop injury prevention strategies for children and young people.
Statutory guidance on securing sufficient accommodation and access to services for looked-after children.
Simplification to the Routine Childhood Immunisation schedule.
Support for local authorities applying to become an early adopter of the children’s social care private dashboard.
Impact of parental conflict on local services, including education, health and social care, court systems, and drug and alcohol services.
Briefing note for magistrates and magistrates’ courts explaining the legal framework for Ofsted’s regulation and inspection of childcare.
Guidance on supporting and protecting all children whose health and development is at risk because of neglect.
Specification and validation rules for local authorities and software suppliers preparing for the 2024 to 2025 children in need census.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile handbook provides guidance to schools on how to administer the EYFS profile assessment at the end of the reception year.
Guidance for early years providers on running a sustainable business, and a directory of suppliers of business and finance support.
Government 5 a day logo licensing guidelines and application forms.
Guidance to help Ofsted staff in their work. It complements the protocol with the Women’s Aid Federation.
The health visitor information pack describes the evidence-based approach of the work of health visitors and information on the transition of the service over the next 2 years and beyond.
This DVD highlights the importance of immunisation in protecting children from serious diseases.
Advice for healthcare professionals about vaccinating pregnant women, to prevent serious illness from flu (influenza).
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