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How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with a residential family centre.
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.
The national minimum standards that apply to residential family centres.
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with an independent fostering agency.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects boarding schools and residential special schools.
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with an adoption support agency.
Ofsted's annual fees for children’s social care services.
You will not be able to reset your Government Gateway credentials without the email address you used to create your account.
Your electronic device will need to meet certain specifications to allow you to work as an Ofsted inspector.
Ofsted’s safeguarding policy and guidance for inspectors on handling safeguarding disclosures.
Guidance for inspectors carrying out a joint targeted area inspection (JTAI) of the multi-agency response to children and their families who need help in a local authority area in England.
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.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects secure children's homes.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in a residential family centre.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects adoption support agencies.
Ofsted's variation fees for children’s social care services.
Statutory guidance on providing effective advocacy services for children and young people making a complaint under the children Act 1989.
Application forms to complete to register with Ofsted.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects residential family centres.
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