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You must tell Ofsted about the premises you want to include in your application to register a nursery or other daycare organisation.
Ofsted's policy on how we regulate childcare providers explains what we may do if a provider is not following the regulations.
How educational and childcare settings should plan for and deal with emergencies, including significant public health incidents and severe weather.
Application guidance for childminders who provide care solely from somewhere other than a home.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Nannies registered with Ofsted must follow these requirements.
You must apply to Ofsted to move your setting or to include additional premises in the registration of your nursery or other daycare.
Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered daycare provider on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
The funding available to local authorities since September 2024 to expand wraparound care, and their role in delivering it.
Find out how to pay an Ofsted invoice in relation to your childcare business or children's social care service.
You will need your Government Gateway user ID in order to use certain Ofsted services.
Set up additional security features on your Government Gateway account
What early years settings must do to apply for an exemption from the early years foundation stage (EYFS).
Best-practice standards for early years teachers.
Guidance for employers in early years, schools and colleges on first aid provision.
Form to send to Ofsted to cancel your registration.
Find out what you’ll need and what you must do before you sign up to Tax-Free Childcare to get a payment provider account.
Ofsted’s position on Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks for childcare providers who register with Ofsted.
This is a presentation of the pre-registration briefing for childminders.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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