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This guide gives a summary of what schools should expect and what they need to do as part of an Ofsted inspection.
Information on Ofsted inspections for independent schools that are not members of associations.
Guidance on the conduct of inspectors and Ofsted's expectations of providers during inspection or wider regulatory activity.
This guide gives a summary of what providers should expect and what they need to do as part of an Ofsted inspection.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
Find out the classes of building inspectors, the competencies needed and how to register as a building inspector in England and Wales.
Information on carrying out inspections of trading and domestic premises and tracing inspections
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for childminders, daycares and other childcare providers.
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