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What providers need to know about the supported accommodation registration process before applying.
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.
What providers need to know about registering with Ofsted and running or closing a supported accommodation service.
This guidance explains what providers of children’s homes must do under the law when recruiting and employing staff.
Find out how much you would be paid as a contracted Ofsted inspector for the different tasks you would perform.
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.
Apply to connect people to a supported accommodation service.
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.
You must tell Ofsted about changes to those responsible for a daycare organisation, and for a home where daycare takes place, and also who is living or working there.
You will need your Government Gateway user ID in order to use certain Ofsted services.
Guidance for applicants and registered providers of childcare on domestic premises.
What schools, registered early years providers and childminders need to know about delivering the early years foundation stage (EYFS), and Ofsted inspections under the education inspection framework (EIF).
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in a supported accommodation service.
How to share concerns about children’s social care services with Ofsted, including whistleblowing, and what we will do with the information.
You must tell Ofsted about changes to certain people in your organisation or to your premises.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
Find Ofsted's training, learning and professional development publications.
This toolkit explains Ofsted Parent View. Schools can use it to encourage parents and carers to share their experiences of their child’s school.
You must apply to Ofsted to move your setting or to include additional premises in the registration of your nursery or other daycare.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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