Providing childcare
Becoming a childcare provider, recruiting staff, inspections, early years curriculum, funding and finance.
Services
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The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5
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How to register as a childminder or nanny: the Ofsted Childcare Register, the Early Years Register, who can register, how to apply.
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Find out when you'll be inspected by Ofsted, how to prepare, how you'll be inspected and how you'll be graded
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You must register with your local Health and Social Care Trust (HSCT) if you want to become a childminder or provide day care services in Northern Ireland
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Forms and guidance for childminders and providers of childcare on non-domestic premises.