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Ofsted's framework and guidance for inspecting local authority services for children (ILACS) in need of help and protection, children in care and care leavers.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17.
What providers need to know before reporting changes to Ofsted.
The national minimum standards that apply to residential family centres.
Tell Ofsted about changes to your supported accommodation service.
Statutory guidance relating to care planning and reviewing arrangements for looked-after children.
A guide for inspectors about physical intervention and restrictions of liberty.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Ofsted’s safeguarding policy and guidance for inspectors on handling safeguarding disclosures.
What you need to know about registering with Ofsted if you want to open or manage an independent fostering agency.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects boarding schools and residential special schools.
You will not be able to reset your Government Gateway credentials without the email address you used to create your account.
Your laptop or other portable computer will need to meet certain specifications to allow you to work as an Ofsted inspector.
Ofsted's annual fees for children’s social care services.
Information for local authority services, adoption and fostering agencies, residential centres and other children's social care services.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects residential family centres.
This guide is for CQC and Ofsted inspectors and providers to help decide if a provider needs to register with one or both regulatory bodies.
Guidance for inspectors carrying out a joint targeted area inspection (JTAI) of the multi-agency response to children and their families who need help in a local authority area in England.
What you need to know about registering with Ofsted if you want to open or manage a residential family centre.
How organisations can get involved with the early adopter programme to help develop a new early career framework for child and family social workers.
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