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Ofsted’s position on Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks for childcare providers who register with Ofsted.
What schools, registered early years providers and childminders need to know about delivering the early years foundation stage (EYFS), and Ofsted inspections under the education inspection framework (EIF).
Guidance on supervising the activities of workers and volunteers with children.
Role description and qualification specification for early years special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs).
Career planning information and tools for those interested in working in the early years education sector.
Guidance for applicants on what to expect from Ofsted during the childcare application review process.
This is a presentation of the pre-registration briefing for childminders.
Find out how you can still register with Ofsted if you provide childcare immediately before or after school for less than 2 hours in a day.
Factsheet about registering school-based provision of childcare with Ofsted.
How virtual school heads should manage the school-age pupil premium and the early years pupil premium for looked-after children.
Your electronic device will need to meet certain specifications to allow you to work as an Ofsted inspector.
You will not be able to reset your Government Gateway credentials without the email address you used to create your account.
Guidance for anyone wanting to register and operate as a childminder agency.
Ofsted guides for parents about different types of early years settings and how they are inspected.
Application forms to complete to register with Ofsted.
What early years settings must do to apply for an exemption from the early years foundation stage (EYFS).
List of early years initial teacher training (ITT) providers.
How Ofsted regulates applicants and childcare services that are only on the Childcare Register.
Guidance for childminder agencies on registering with Ofsted, including the process, fees and requirements. It sets out the legal background and the extent of our regulatory powers.
Statutory guidance on early childhood services and Sure Start children's centres.
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