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Local authority funding to support the provision of new early years entitlement and wraparound places.
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
Find out how to pay an Ofsted invoice in relation to your childcare business or children's social care service.
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This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder and registered with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
Find out if you can apply to join the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
Ofsted's policy on how we regulate childcare providers explains what we may do if a provider is not following the regulations.
Nannies registered with Ofsted must follow these requirements.
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.
Guidance and sign up form for local authorities pre-selected to take part in the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme.
Career planning information and tools for those interested in working in the early years education sector.
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.
Guidance on supervising the activities of workers and volunteers with children.
Best-practice standards for early years teachers.
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