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Guidance for applicants on what to expect from Ofsted during the childcare application review process.
A framework of modifiable factors to guide promotion of good mental health in babies, children and young people.
How we produce statistics on looked-after children.
Statutory guidance relating to care planning and reviewing arrangements for looked-after children.
This document provides an overview of safeguarding to dental teams and reinforces its importance.
A guide for inspectors about physical intervention and restrictions of liberty.
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 virtual school heads should manage the school-age pupil premium and the early years pupil premium for looked-after children.
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.
Departmental advice for children’s homes providers and their partners following amendments to the Children’s Homes Regulations 2001.
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Childcare service.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Sets out the government's quality standards for children, young people and maternity standards.
Information for British nationals who are considering entering into surrogacy arrangements in foreign countries.
Contact details of the people in child death overview panels (CDOPs) who are responsible for receiving child death notifications.
Departmental advice for those working with children in certain types of performance or activity in England.
These easy read guides explain what Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children is, how you can apply for it and what happens when a child turns 16.
Guidance on infant and follow-on formula, the application form for infant and follow-on formula made from protein hydrolysates, and forms to notify the authority.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for disabled children and disabled young people.
The national minimum standards that apply to residential family centres.
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