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Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
Apply to connect people to a supported accommodation service.
An Ofsted subject report into factors that influence the quality of mathematics education in schools in England.
A review of research into factors that contribute to a high-quality art education in schools in England.
Find out how to pay an Ofsted invoice in relation to your childcare business or children's social care service.
You must apply to Ofsted to move your setting or to include additional premises in the registration of your nursery or other daycare.
Forms for assessing your fitness or suitability to be a children's social care provider. There are separate forms for children's homes.
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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.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder and registered with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
Find out if you can apply to join the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
Ofsted's policy on how we regulate childcare providers explains what we may do if a provider is not following the regulations.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in an independent fostering agency.
This toolkit explains Ofsted Parent View. Schools can use it to encourage parents and carers to share their experiences of their child’s school.
Nannies registered with Ofsted must follow these requirements.
A review of research into factors that influence the quality of computing education in schools in England.
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