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Guide for local authorities submitting children in need census 2026 to 2027 returns.
Information for those who work with children on a plan to help prevent child abuse arising from religion or superstition.
Ofsted’s safeguarding policy and guidance for inspectors on handling safeguarding disclosures.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
How to refer a possible unregistered school to Ofsted for investigation.
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.
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.
How local authorities should collect and submit data to complete the children’s social work workforce census.
Evaluation and summary reports for the Children's social care innovation programme (CSCIP) grouped by theme.
Departmental advice for children’s homes providers and their partners following amendments to the Children’s Homes Regulations 2001.
This outlines what FGM is, the legislation and penalties involved and the help and support available. The statement is often referred to as a health passport.
The role of local authorities and the application of the corporate parenting principles.
Information about the SFPC programme to help safely reduce the number of children entering care.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in a residential family centre.
Guide for local authorities submitting children’s social work workforce returns for 2026.
Guidance for local authorities on the local offer for care leavers.
Grant Determination for the Families First Partnership Programme Transformation (Revenue) Grant 2025 to 2026.
Case studies for training multi-agency groups on identifying and preventing child neglect.
Contact details of the people in child death overview panels (CDOPs) who are responsible for receiving child death notifications.
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