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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.
How Ofsted inspects and regulates childcare and what parents should do if they have concerns about their provider.
Forms for supported accommodation providers to fill in for inspections under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
Guides for parents, carers, children and young people about inspections of local services for children and young people with SEND.
Guidance for applicants and registered providers of childcare on domestic premises.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder and registered with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
How to register if you want to look after children at home, including what you need to do before you apply, fees, and working elsewhere.
Ofsted's policy for considering whether to defer or pause an inspection or visit, or whether additional evidence needs to be gathered.
Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered daycare provider on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
Our expectations of inspectors and providers during inspection or other regulatory activity.
The application process for nannies (also known as home childcarers), including what you need to do before you apply, fees, and changes once you're registered.
News and information about updates for each inspection data summary report (IDSR) release, including any new functionality, features and bug fixes.
This guidance explains what providers of children’s homes must do under the law when recruiting and employing staff.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
Most childcare providers looking after children under the age of 8 must register with Ofsted (or a childminder agency). Find further information on when you do not have to register with Ofsted.
Find out how much you would be paid as a contracted Ofsted inspector for the different tasks you would perform.
You must apply to register with Ofsted if you are the registered person, a registered individual or the nominated individual of a daycare.
Application guidance for childminders who provide care solely from somewhere other than a home.
Guidance for inspectors and schools on inspecting non-association independent schools in England under the renewed education inspection framework.
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