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An evaluation plan and theory of change of the Ofsted education inspection framework (EIF).
In the Ofsted strategy 2022–27, we committed to evaluating the education…
DfE requirements for Ofsted when inspecting early years childcare providers.
1. Background Ofsted is responsible for the registration, regulation and…
DfE requirements for Ofsted when organising and undertaking childminder agency (CMA) inspections.
Background Childminder agencies (CMAs) were introduced by the Department…
We're seeking views on proposed changes to early years fees paid to Ofsted, and on the principles that should underpin a revised fee model.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Ofsted seeks your views on our proposals for changes to the education inspection framework from September 2019.
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