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If you apply to join the Early Years Register, we will arrange a registration visit. This will normally take place once all your checks are complete, but could happen earlier.
There are 2 Ofsted registers: the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register. Find out which to join and how to change registers.
Information for social care providers and managers on how to register with Ofsted and about the registration process.
This guide gives a summary of what providers should expect and what they need to do as part of an Ofsted inspection.
The application process for nannies (also known as home childcarers), including what you need to do before you apply, fees, and changes once you're registered.
This guidance explains what providers of children’s homes must do under the law when recruiting and employing staff.
You must tell Ofsted about the premises you want to include in your application to register a nursery or other daycare organisation.
The application process for nurseries, playgroups, before- and after-school clubs and other daycare. This includes fees, who should apply and making changes once you're registered.
How to share concerns about children’s social care services with Ofsted, including whistleblowing, and what we will do with the information.
You will need your Government Gateway user ID in order to use certain Ofsted services.
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
Apply to connect people to a supported accommodation service.
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.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
Set up additional security features on your Government Gateway account
Download and complete the direct debit form to pay your Ofsted annual registration fee.
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.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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