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Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in a supported accommodation service.
Safeguarding guidance, e-learning and resources for providers of after-school clubs, activities and tuition, and other out-of-school settings.
Guide for local authorities and providers on when Ofsted will prioritise an application to register a children’s home.
Use this service if you want to apply to join the compulsory or voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.
How local authorities and their partners in children's social care can apply to set up a regional care cooperative.
Information for local authorities about the School-based Nursery Capital Grant 2027 to 2030.
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with a supported accommodation service.
Supporting information for local areas on embedding working together to safeguard children and the children’s social care national framework in practice.
Guidance on the 8 principles of a whole school or college approach to promoting mental health and wellbeing.
How to share concerns about children’s social care services with Ofsted, including whistleblowing, and what we will do with the information.
Information local authorities should include in their agreements with early years providers to deliver free entitlements.
This booklet covers all immunisations for babies during their first year of life.
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.
Professional standards for child and family social workers supporting vulnerable children and families.
Find out about the 2 maternity benefits available under the social security scheme: Statutory Maternity Pay and Maternity Allowance.
How Ofsted inspects and regulates childcare and what parents should do if they have concerns about their provider.
When you can share information about your case, what you can share and what to do if someone else shares information.
Forms for supported accommodation providers to fill in for inspections under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
How early years providers can implement the experience-based route for staff who do not hold full and relevant qualifications.
Guidance for applicants and registered providers of childcare on domestic premises.
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