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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.
What providers need to know about registering with Ofsted and running or closing a supported accommodation service.
Guidance for applicants and registered providers of childcare on domestic premises.
You must tell Ofsted about changes to certain people in your organisation or to your premises.
What providers need to know about the supported accommodation registration process before applying.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
This guidance explains what providers of children’s homes must do under the law when recruiting and employing staff.
The application process for nurseries, playgroups, before- and after-school clubs and other daycare. This includes fees, who should apply and making changes once you're registered.
Apply to connect people to a supported accommodation service.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in a supported accommodation service.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder and registered with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
You must tell Ofsted about the premises you want to include in your application to register a nursery or other daycare organisation.
You must tell Ofsted about changes to those responsible for a daycare organisation, and for a home where daycare takes place, and also who is living or working there.
Annex A form for children's homes and secure children's homes to fill in ahead of inspections under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
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.
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.
Guides for parents, carers, children and young people about inspections of local services for children and young people with SEND.
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
Apply to register a supported accommodation service.
How to share concerns about children’s social care services with Ofsted, including whistleblowing, and what we will do with the information.
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