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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.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in a supported accommodation service.
Ofsted guidance on inspecting non-association independent schools in England under the education inspection framework.
An explanation of what happens to those judged inadequate on the Early Years Register and those not meeting registration requirements on the Childcare Register.
How Ofsted regulates childcare and what parents should do if they have concerns about their provider.
This framework and handbook document sets out Ofsted’s inspection principles, guidance and the main judgements that inspectors make when inspecting initial teacher education (ITE).
Information about the fees that Ofsted charges to register as a childminder, nanny or other childcare provider.
Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered out of school club, nursery or other type of daycare on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
You must tell Ofsted about changes to certain people in your organisation or to your premises.
This framework and handbook document sets out Ofsted’s inspection principles, guidance and the main judgements that inspectors make when inspecting area SEND.
This blog post helps to clarify when schools can expect their next Ofsted inspection.
Childcare services can display this poster. It has information about our responsibilities and how parents can contact us.
Find out how much you would be paid as a contracted Ofsted inspector for the different tasks you would perform.
Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered daycare provider on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
During Ofsted school inspections, staff and pupils can give their views via an online survey. This page provides the questions for reference only.
How local authorities should notify incidents to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel.
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