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What schools, registered early years providers and childminders need to know about delivering the early years foundation stage (EYFS), and Ofsted inspections under the education inspection framework (EIF).
Gives relevant professionals and the police an understanding of the female genital mutilation (FGM) mandatory reporting duty.
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
What providers need to know about the supported accommodation registration process before applying.
Application guidance for childminders who provide care solely from somewhere other than a home.
Post-qualifying assessment and accreditation criteria for social workers supporting vulnerable children and families.
Documents to help local authorities and providers commission and deliver maternal and child public health services from preconception up to 24 years.
Guide to the regulations on providing supported accommodation for children and young people. It includes the quality standards that all supported accommodation providers must meet.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Use this guide to help you plan a conversation about child maintenance with your child's other parent.
Guidance to help those who work in early years settings consider their practice and to take steps to safeguard both children and adults online.
Statutory guidance for local authorities on the use of agency child and family social workers.
How you make an application for recognition of overseas qualifications to work in an early years setting in England.
How the Family Nurse Partnership supports first-time young mothers and families in England, why it works, where it is delivered and how to commission it.
Data dashboard designed to support local authorities and partners with the implementation of the children’s social care national framework.
Nannies registered with Ofsted must follow these requirements.
Process for assessing, deciding and agreeing continuing care for children with complex health needs.
Ofsted's policy on how we regulate childcare providers explains what we may do if a provider is not following the regulations.
A framework to equip children and young people for digital life
Statutory guidance about local authority support to children and families.
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