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You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
Guidance on supervising the activities of workers and volunteers with children.
This is a presentation of the pre-registration briefing for childminders.
Guidance for providers of childcare on domestic and non-domestic premises who want to expand their registered setting into new premises.
Guidance for employers in early years, schools and colleges on first aid provision.
Find out how you can still register with Ofsted if you provide childcare immediately before or after school for less than 2 hours in a day.
Explains the role of local authorities and the funding they'll get to expand the availability of wraparound care in their areas from September 2024.
Nursing and other qualifications that cannot be counted in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) staff:child ratios.
How virtual school heads should manage the school-age pupil premium and the early years pupil premium for looked-after children.
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This is a presentation of the pre-registration briefing for those wishing to become childcare providers.
Information for early years practitioners about stronger practice hubs.
Guidance for anyone wanting to register and operate as a childminder agency.
Factsheet about registering school-based provision of childcare with Ofsted.
Ofsted guides for parents about different types of early years settings and how they are inspected.
How a prospective or registered childcare provider can object if Ofsted intends to take steps that will affect their application or registration.
List of early years initial teacher training (ITT) providers.
Career planning information and tools for those interested in working in the early years education sector.
Information on the DfE early years COVID-19 recovery programme, which offers leadership support, coaching and mentoring.
Statutory guidance on early childhood services and Sure Start children's centres.
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