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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.
Local authority funding to support the provision of new early years entitlement and wraparound places.
Guidance for employers in early years, schools and colleges on first aid provision.
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You must tell Ofsted about the premises you want to include in your application to register a nursery or other daycare organisation.
Guidance to help those who work in early years settings consider their practice and to take steps to safeguard both children and adults online.
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.
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.
Best-practice standards for early years teachers.
You must apply to Ofsted to move your setting or to include additional premises in the registration of your nursery or other daycare.
Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered daycare provider on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder registered with Ofsted on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
Explains the role of local authorities and the funding they'll get to expand the availability of wraparound care in their areas from September 2024.
How education settings should prepare for and respond to terrorism and other major incidents.
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