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Guidance on how Ofsted inspects adoption support agencies.
Your electronic device will need to meet certain specifications to allow you to work as an Ofsted inspector.
This guidance provides local authority analysts with the technical detail they need to submit aggregate data to the central system.
Ofsted's policy on how we regulate children's social care establishments and agencies explains what we may do if a provider is not following the regulations.
How local authorities should extend the virtual school head role to promote the education of children with a social worker and children in kinship care.
A framework of modifiable factors to guide promotion of good mental health in babies, children and young people.
Statutory guidance for local authorities on the assessment and approval process of foster carers for looked-after children.
What early years settings must do to apply for an exemption from the early years foundation stage (EYFS).
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects secure children's homes.
This document provides an overview of safeguarding to dental teams and reinforces its importance.
Case studies for training multi-agency groups on identifying and preventing child neglect.
Guidance on registering and inspecting school-based early years and childcare provision with Ofsted.
Statutory guidance relating to care planning and reviewing arrangements for looked-after children.
Operational guidance for local authorities on the data collection and price caps rules on the use of agency child and family social workers.
Departmental advice for those working with children in certain types of performance or activity in England.
Statutory guidance on the provision of accommodation for 16 and 17 year old young people who may be homeless and/or require accommodation.
Summary of the main changes and provisions of the act and how they may affect children and families.
Role description and qualification specification for early years special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs).
Guide for local authorities submitting children in need census 2026 to 2027 returns.
If you are a civil servant considering taking shared parental leave, this guidance will give you a better understanding of the options available to you.
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