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Statutory guidance for local-authority-maintained schools carrying out duties for looked-after and previously looked-after children.
Details of immunisations for children between 2 and 5 years, before they start school.
This guidance explains what providers of children’s homes must do under the law when recruiting and employing staff.
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.
Process for assessing, deciding and agreeing continuing care for children with complex health needs.
Definition of child sexual exploitation, potential vulnerabilities and indicators of abuse and appropriate action to take in response.
How to share concerns about children’s social care services with Ofsted, including whistleblowing, and what we will do with the information.
Statutory guidance on the planning, commissioning and delivery of health services for looked-after children.
Statutory guidance about local authority support to children and families.
When you can share information about your case, what you can share and what to do if someone else shares information.
You will need your Government Gateway user ID in order to use certain Ofsted services.
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.
Apply to connect people to a supported accommodation service.
Statutory guidance on the special guardianship services local authorities need to provide in accordance with the Children Act 1989.
Find out how to pay an Ofsted invoice in relation to your childcare business or children's social care service.
You must apply to Ofsted to move your setting or to include additional premises in the registration of your nursery or other daycare.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
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