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Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered out of school club, nursery or other type of daycare on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
A framework to equip children and young people for digital life
How schools and early years settings, including childminders, can work with parents and carers to support children’s transition into reception.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
How educational and childcare settings should plan for and deal with emergencies, including significant public health incidents and severe weather.
You must apply to register with Ofsted if you are the registered person, a registered individual or the nominated individual of a daycare.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
This booklet covers all immunisations for babies during their first year of life.
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Child Benefit online service.
Ofsted's framework and guidance for inspecting local authority services for children (ILACS) in need of help and protection, children in care and care leavers.
How commissioners should establish, monitor and assure the quality of public health nursing services delivered under the healthy child programme in England.
Role description and qualification specification for early years special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs).
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
Nannies registered with Ofsted must follow these requirements.
You will need your Government Gateway user ID in order to use certain Ofsted services.
Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered daycare provider on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
How Ofsted inspects and regulates childcare and what parents should do if they have concerns about their provider.
You will need to follow a specific procedure if you want to contract as an Ofsted inspector.
A guide on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND).
You must tell Ofsted about the premises you want to include in your application to register a nursery or other daycare organisation.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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