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Guidance for childminders, nannies and other registered childcare providers with examples of what Ofsted considers to be a significant event.
Find out when you must apply to register if you want to set up a nursery, or other daycare organisation for children.
You must tell Ofsted about new people aged 16 or over who live or work in the home you look after children in within 14 days. This includes children who turn 16.
How local authorities and early years settings should provide the entitlement for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds.
Guidance for childcare providers on when you must register with Ofsted or a childminder agency, when you cannot register, and when you do not have to.
Information for local authorities who will receive funding to support disadvantaged children during the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays.
Use this service if you want to apply to join the compulsory or voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.
How education settings should prepare for and respond to terrorism and other major incidents.
Statutory guidance for local authorities on the provision of early education and childcare.
Reset your password on your Government Gateway account so you can access Ofsted services.
You must apply to register with Ofsted if you are the registered person, a registered individual or the nominated individual of a daycare.
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.
Nursing and other qualifications that cannot be counted in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) staff:child ratios.
Guidance for employers in early years, schools and colleges on first aid provision.
How educational and childcare settings should plan for and deal with emergencies, including significant public health incidents and severe weather.
Statutory guidance for schools about employing staff who have been disqualified from providing childcare.
Explains the role of local authorities and the funding they'll get to expand the availability of wraparound care in their areas from September 2024.
How you make an application for recognition of overseas qualifications to work in an early years setting in England.
You must tell Ofsted about the premises you want to include in your application to register a nursery or other daycare organisation.
Guidance to help those who work in early years settings consider their practice and to take steps to safeguard both children and adults online.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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