Updates: Childminders and childcare providers: register with Ofsted
2024
Updated to include reference to the new childcare provider type, 'childminders without domestic premises', following changes introduced by the Department of Education’s EYFS framework, published on 1 November 2024.
We’ve also clarified that it is an offence to work from an unapproved premise.
Updated to include a new childcare provider type, ‘childminders without domestic premises’, following changes introduced by the Department for Education’s EYFS framework.
Childminders and childcare on domestic premises: registration
Updated to include the new childcare provider type, 'childminders without domestic premises', which was introduced by the Department of Education’s updated EYFS framework. Providers can register as this new provider type from 1 November 2024. We have also clarified where childminders can work from. We have also increased the minimum number of people involved in providing childcare on domestic premises to 5 people.
We clarified the possibility of having an inspection on non-domestic premises.
Clarification on the opportunities for applicants to discuss and/or provide information on potential equalities duties, including reasonable adjustments for individuals.
Nurseries and other daycare (childcare on non-domestic premises): registration
Removed references to the EY3 form and updated the 'Changes to people in your organisation' section with the new process for reporting a change.
2023
Replaced the guidance on exemptions with a link to a new 'Registration exemptions' page.
Childminders and childcare on domestic premises: registration
Updated the 'How to apply' section with timescales for registration and a link to new guidance on an application review.
Updated the 'How to apply' section with timescales for registration and a link to new guidance on an application review.
Nurseries and other daycare (childcare on non-domestic premises): registration
Updated the 'How to apply' section with timescales for registration and a link to new guidance on an application review.
Childminders and childcare on domestic premises: registration
Added a new section 'Moving premises' and updated the 'Tell Ofsted about changes' section with what you need to tell us when making changes to the legal structure of your business or when changing the name or registered office address of your business.
Nurseries and other daycare (childcare on non-domestic premises): registration
Updated the 'Tell Ofsted about changes' section with what you need to tell us when making changes to the legal structure of your business. Added a section on what to do when 'Changing the name or registered office address of your business'.
2022
Reformatted and reorganised the registration requirements for the Childcare Register. This is to make it easier for providers to understand which requirements to meet to continue to be registered with Ofsted. There are no changes to the requirements themselves.
Childminders and childcare on domestic premises: registration
Explained that if a childminder or childcare on domestic provider resigns their registration, certain information will remain on the Ofsted reports website for a set period of time.
Explained that if a provider resigns their registration, certain information will remain on the Ofsted reports website for a set period of time.
Nurseries and other daycare (childcare on non-domestic premises): registration
Explained that if a provider resigns their registration, certain information will remain on the Ofsted reports website for a set period of time.
Updated to clarify that online tutors cannot register with Ofsted to provide childcare.
2021
Childminders and childcare on domestic premises: registration
Added more information about the option to register with a childminder agency (childminders and providers of childcare on domestic premises).
Childminders and childcare on domestic premises: registration
Added guidance in the 'Telling Ofsted about changes' section about fast-track applications for existing providers.
Clarified that you cannot make use of the exemptions in this section if you are already registered with Ofsted.
2020
Childminders and childcare on domestic premises: registration
Clarified registration timescales for those applying to provide childcare on domestic premises.
Nurseries and other daycare (childcare on non-domestic premises): registration
Added a link to the rolling update for registering additional premises during COVID-19.
Updated the examples of activities that need to be the main focus, in the 'When you do not need to register' section under the heading 'Tutoring, coaching and clubs'.
Childminders and childcare on domestic premises: registration
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Updated to include links and instruction for new digital services. There has been no change in law or policy.
Updated the cost of a DBS check.
2019
Added guidance for parents who employ nannies.
2018
Childminders and childcare on domestic premises: registration
Added details of Ofsted's new pilot childminder registration service for applicants in Greater London.