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This framework sets out Ofsted's inspection principles and the main judgements that inspectors make.
This guidance came into force on 1 September 2023. Introduction The…
July 2023 (for September 2023 version) New paragraphs added to outline the…
Ofsted guidance on inspecting registered early years and childcare providers under the education inspection framework.
This guidance came into force on 5 April 2024. Introduction 1. This…
April 2024 Paragraph 3: clarification that, when applying the handbook,…
Ofsted-registered childminders, nannies, nurseries and other daycare must use this service to report significant events affecting their childcare within 14 days.
Find out whether you need to tell Ofsted about an accident, injury or illness a child suffers while in your care.
Guidance for childminders, nannies and other registered childcare providers with examples of what Ofsted considers to be a significant event.
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
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.
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.
How Ofsted regulates childcare and what parents should do if they have concerns about their provider.
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.
Childcare services can display this poster. It has information about our responsibilities and how parents can contact us.
Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered daycare provider on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for childminders, daycares and other childcare providers.
Guidance for applicants on what to expect from Ofsted during the childcare application review process.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder registered with Ofsted on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
Information for providers, parents and carers about what happens when we suspend a childcare provider’s registration.
Your laptop or other portable computer will need to meet certain specifications to allow you to work as an Ofsted inspector.
How Ofsted will work with other organisations.
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