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Sir Hamid Patel has been appointed to serve as interim Chair of the Ofsted Board until a successor is found for Dame Christine Ryan, who announced in November that she would be stepping down this year.
What social care providers need to know when notifying Ofsted of a serious incident.
Ofsted guidance on inspecting maintained schools and academies in England under the education inspection framework.
Ofsted guidance on inspecting registered early years and childcare providers under the education inspection framework.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects children's homes.
Guidance for childminders, nannies and other registered childcare providers with examples of what Ofsted considers to be a significant event.
Guidance for childminders, nannies, nurseries and people providing other childcare on when/if you need to register with Ofsted, the process, fees and requirements.
Health declaration forms for childminders and people who work in childcare or children's social care.
The requirements you need to follow if you register with Ofsted to look after children.
Guidance for childcare providers on when you must register with Ofsted or a childminder agency, when you cannot register, and when you do not have to.
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