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Local authority funding to support the provision of new early years entitlement and wraparound places.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for childminders, day care and other childcare providers.
Guidance for employers in early years, schools and colleges on first aid provision.
How local authorities should support children who are cared for by extended family, friends, or connected individuals.
Data dashboard designed to support local authorities and partners with the implementation of the children’s social care national framework.
Information about the BCG vaccination being offered to protect your baby against tuberculosis (TB).
Form to send to Ofsted to cancel your registration.
Nannies registered with Ofsted must follow these requirements.
Information for providers and managers on the use of surveillance, including CCTV, in their residential childcare settings and how Ofsted will evaluate its use.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
What providers need to know about the process of connecting people to a supported accommodation service.
Guidance and sign up form for local authorities pre-selected to take part in the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme.
Statutory guidance for local authorities on the use of agency child and family social workers.
Guidance for commissioners and health professionals to make decisions about mental health services and interventions based on data and analysis.
Guide for local authorities and providers on when Ofsted will prioritise applications to register children’s homes services.
Best-practice standards for early years teachers.
Guide for parents with learning disabilities, explaining changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system.
How local authorities should notify incidents to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel.
Guidance for local areas to embed working together to safeguard children and the children’s social care national framework in practice.
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