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Find out how misconduct in the teaching profession is regulated, investigated and managed.
Use this service if you want to apply to join the compulsory or voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder and registered with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
How the Family Nurse Partnership supports first-time young mothers and families in England, why it works, where it is delivered and how to commission it.
When you can share information about your case, what you can share and what to do if someone else shares information.
Multi-agency guidelines on FGM for those with statutory duties to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
Information local authorities should include in their agreements with early years providers to deliver free entitlements.
A toolkit to support commissioning of supervised toothbrushing programmes in early years settings and schools.
How schools can support pupils whose mental health problems manifest themselves in behaviour.
Information for social care providers and managers on how to register with Ofsted and about the registration process.
Documents to help local authorities and providers commission and deliver maternal and child public health services from preconception up to 24 years.
Guidance for local authorities on the national minimum standards for providing fostering services.
How local authorities must meet their duty to ensure children with health needs receive a good education.
Safeguarding guidance for providers of activities, after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings.
What providers need to know about registering with Ofsted and running or closing a supported accommodation service.
Definition of child sexual exploitation, potential vulnerabilities and indicators of abuse and appropriate action to take in response.
When and how to register with Ofsted if you want to open or manage a children's home or secure children's home.
Guide for local authorities and schools submitting early years foundation stage profile data for 2025.
You must apply to register with Ofsted if you are the registered person, a registered individual or the nominated individual of a daycare.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in a supported accommodation service.
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