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If you apply to join the Early Years Register, we will arrange a registration visit. This will normally take place once all your checks are complete, but could happen earlier. We do not routinely carry out a registration vis…
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Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's Chief Inspector, spoke at the Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) 2026 Winter Conference/AGM in London.
Management information aggregating in-year and most recent inspections and outcomes.
A revised methodology to incorporate school-based nurseries in calculations of childcare accessibility in England.
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