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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.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for childminders, day care and other childcare providers.
Guidance for schools in England on using emergency inhalers.
How local authorities should collect and submit data for the annual children looked after return (also known as SSDA903).
Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for women in pregnancy and after giving birth.
Information for local authorities that will receive funding to support disadvantaged children during the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays.
Flu vaccination guidance and resources for schools.
Guidance on registering and inspecting school-based early years and childcare provision with Ofsted.
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with a children's home.
Outlines the provisions of the Advertising (Less Healthy Food Definitions and Exemptions) Regulations 2024 which will come into force on 5 January 2026.
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Childcare service.
A quick reference guide to the childhood flu vaccines for winter 2025 to 2026.
How local authorities should extend the virtual school head role to promote the education of children with a social worker and children in kinship care.
List of early years initial teacher training (ITT) providers.
This explains how to get a Disclosure and Barring Service check if you are aged 16 or over and you live or work in a childcare setting.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17.
A toolkit to support commissioning of supervised toothbrushing programmes in early years settings and schools.
Volume 3: statutory guidance for local authorities on helping care leavers aged 16 and 17 prepare for adulthood.
What providers need to know before reporting changes to Ofsted.
Guidance on running the National Child Measurement Programme, which collects the height and weight of reception and year 6 children across England every year.
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