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Guide for children and young people with learning disabilities on changes to the special needs educational and disability (SEND) system.
Evaluation and summary reports for the Children's social care innovation programme (CSCIP) grouped by theme.
This highlights the fundamental importance of social and emotional capabilities for achievement of all other outcomes for young people.
Guidance for inspectors carrying out a joint targeted area inspection (JTAI) of the multi-agency response to serious youth violence in a local authority area in England.
Information for providers, parents and carers about what happens when we suspend a childcare provider’s registration.
How organisations can get involved with the early adopter programme to help develop a new early career framework for child and family social workers.
Guidance for anyone wanting to register and operate as a childminder agency.
A major initiative to ensure pregnant and breastfeeding women can make informed decisions about their healthcare
Guidance for childminder agencies on registering with Ofsted, including the process, fees and requirements. It sets out the legal background and the extent of our regulatory powers.
Specification on the scope and business rationale of the children’s social work workforce census for 2024 to 2025.
If you are a civil servant considering taking shared parental leave, this guidance will give you a better understanding of the options available to you.
You will not be able to reset your Government Gateway credentials without the email address you used to create your account.
The role of local authorities and the application of the corporate parenting principles.
Ofsted's annual fees for children’s social care services.
Information for early years practitioners about stronger practice hubs.
A leaflet to remind you to get your child immunised at one year of age.
What you need to know about registering with Ofsted if you want to open or manage a residential family centre.
A toolkit containing guidance, data and other resources to support professionals who are helping families affected by parental alcohol and drug problems.
Case studies for training multi-agency groups on identifying and preventing child neglect.
Information on the DfE early years COVID-19 recovery programme, which offers leadership support, coaching and mentoring.
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