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Guidance for childcare providers on when you must register with Ofsted or a childminder agency, when you cannot register, and when you do not have to.
You will need to follow a specific procedure if you want to contract as an Ofsted inspector.
Submit a complaint about an inspection, regulatory event or incident involving Ofsted.
Ofsted's policy for considering whether to defer or pause an inspection or visit, or whether additional evidence needs to be gathered.
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.
Reset your password on your Government Gateway account so you can access Ofsted services.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects children's homes.
You must tell Ofsted about new people aged 16 or over who live or work in the home you look after children in within 14 days. This includes children who turn 16.
Find out when you must apply to register if you want to set up a nursery, or other daycare organisation for children.
An overview of Ofsted's registration process for adoption agencies, fostering agencies, children’s homes, residential family centres and residential holiday schemes for disabled children.
What providers need to know about registering with Ofsted and running or closing a supported accommodation service.
There are 2 Ofsted registers: the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register. Find out which to join and how to change registers.
Use this service if you want to apply to join the compulsory or voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.
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.
You must tell Ofsted about changes to those responsible for a daycare organisation, and for a home where daycare takes place, and also who is living or working there.
When and how to register with Ofsted if you want to open or manage a children's home or secure children's home.
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.
Guides for parents, carers, children and young people about inspections of local services for children and young people with SEND.
What providers need to know about the supported accommodation registration process before applying.
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.
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