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Information for social care providers and managers on how to register with Ofsted and about the registration process.
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.
Most childcare providers looking after children under the age of 8 must register with Ofsted (or a childminder agency). Find further information on when you do not have to register with Ofsted.
Apply to register a supported accommodation service.
How to register if you want to look after children at home, including what you need to do before you apply, fees, and working elsewhere.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
Apply to connect people to a supported accommodation service.
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.
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.
Ofsted guidance on inspecting non-association independent schools in England under the education inspection framework.
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
This guidance explains what providers of children’s homes must do under the law when recruiting and employing staff.
Nannies registered with Ofsted must follow these requirements.
Guidance for joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs) of the multi-agency response to children who are victims of domestic abuse.
You must tell Ofsted about the premises you want to include in your application to register a nursery or other daycare organisation.
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 have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
Find out how to pay an Ofsted invoice in relation to your childcare business or children's social care service.
This toolkit explains Ofsted Parent View. Schools can use it to encourage parents and carers to share their experiences of their child’s school.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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