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Download and complete the direct debit form to pay your Ofsted annual registration fee.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
Ofsted's policy on how we regulate childcare providers explains what we may do if a provider is not following the regulations.
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This guide gives a summary of what providers should expect and what they need to do as part of an Ofsted inspection.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in an independent fostering agency.
You must tell Ofsted about the premises you want to include in your application to register a nursery or other daycare organisation.
How to share concerns about children’s social care services with Ofsted, including whistleblowing, and what we will do with the information.
This toolkit explains Ofsted Parent View. Schools can use it to encourage parents and carers to share their experiences of their child’s school.
Find out how much you would be paid as a contracted Ofsted inspector for the different tasks you would perform.
Ofsted guidance on inspecting non-association independent schools in England under the education inspection framework.
Nannies registered with Ofsted must follow these requirements.
Guidance for applicants and registered providers of childcare on domestic premises.
You will need your Government Gateway user ID in order to use certain Ofsted services.
Guides for parents, carers, children and young people about inspections of local services for children and young people with SEND.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered out of school club, nursery or other type of daycare on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
Form to send to Ofsted to cancel your registration.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for childminders, day care and other childcare providers.
How local authorities should notify incidents to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel.
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