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Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
Information for social care providers and managers on how to register with Ofsted and about the registration process.
Reset your password on your Government Gateway account so you can access Ofsted services.
Find Ofsted's training, learning and professional development publications.
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.
How to register if you want to look after children at home, including what you need to do before you apply, fees, and working elsewhere.
The application process for nannies (also known as home childcarers), including what you need to do before you apply, fees, and changes once you're registered.
Most childcare providers looking after children under the age of 8 must register with Ofsted (or a childminder agency). Find further information on when you do not have to register with Ofsted.
This guidance explains what providers of children’s homes must do under the law when recruiting and employing staff.
The application process for nurseries, playgroups, before- and after-school clubs and other daycare. This includes fees, who should apply and making changes once you're registered.
Find out how to pay an Ofsted invoice in relation to your childcare business or children's social care service.
Use this service if you want to apply to join the compulsory or voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder and registered with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
Apply to register a supported accommodation service.
You must tell Ofsted about changes to certain people in your organisation or to your premises.
What providers need to know before reporting changes to Ofsted.
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
Application guidance for childminders who provide care solely from somewhere other than a home.
We publish these summaries when we or the setting need to take action to ensure they are meeting requirements.
How Ofsted regulates childcare and what parents should do if they have concerns about their provider.
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