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This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Information for lead providers about what happens when Ofsted carries out early career framework (ECF) and national professional qualification (NPQ) inspections.
Inspection activities performed by the Intellectual Property Office.
Ofsted's policy for considering whether to defer or pause an inspection or visit, or whether additional evidence needs to be gathered.
How we carry out inspections of landlords
The expectations form the starting point for ICIBI inspections.
Find out what tasks you will have if you contract as an Ofsted inspector.
Lists of Ofsted Inspectors.
Information for local authority services, adoption and fostering agencies, residential centres and other children's social care services.
This document provides guidance to help Ofsted inspectors in carrying out additional inspections of independent schools.
Our plan for undertaking landlord inspections.
How you can become a contracted Ofsted inspector. You can find out about the process, requirements and rewards of this role.
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