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Guidance for childminder agencies about the main activities carried out by inspectors. It also sets out the judgements that inspectors will make.
How a prospective or registered childcare provider can appeal if Ofsted plans to take steps that will affect their registration.
How Ofsted regulates applicants and childcare services that are only on the Childcare Register.
How a prospective or registered childcare provider can object if Ofsted intends to take steps that will affect their application or registration.
Guidance for local authorities evaluating the impact of 30 hours free childcare in their area.
Guidance to help Ofsted staff in their work. It complements the protocol with the Women’s Aid Federation.
Briefing note for magistrates and magistrates’ courts explaining the legal framework for Ofsted’s regulation and inspection of childcare.
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