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Emergency Alerts Test on Sunday 7 September, 3pm
Safeguarding guidance, e-learning and resources for providers of after-school clubs, activities and tuition, and other out-of-school settings.
If you are a childminder, you must tell Ofsted within 14 days about new people aged 16 or over who live or work in the home where you look after children. This includes children who turn 16. If you are a childminder without …
How early years providers can implement the experience-based route for staff who do not hold full and relevant qualifications.
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.
How education settings should prepare for and respond to terrorism and other major incidents.
Gives relevant professionals and the police an understanding of the female genital mutilation (FGM) mandatory reporting duty.
Guidance for childminders, nannies and other registered childcare providers with examples of what Ofsted considers to be a significant event.
A quick reference guide to the childhood flu vaccines for winter 2025 to 2026.
Details of immunisations for children between 2 and 5 years, before they start school.
Meningococcal immunisation information for public health professionals.
Statutory guidance on the principles behind children’s social care, its purpose, factors enabling good practice and what it should achieve.
How schools can support pupils whose mental health problems manifest themselves in behaviour.
Statutory guidance for schools about employing staff who have been disqualified from providing childcare.
Find out when you must apply to register if you want to set up a daycare organisation for children.
Use this guide to help you write down your child maintenance arrangement with your child's other parent.
Information local authorities should include in their agreements with early years providers to deliver free entitlements.
Find out about the 2 maternity benefits 51²è¹Ý social security scheme: Statutory Maternity Pay and Maternity Allowance.
Reset your password on your Government Gateway account so you can access Ofsted services.
Plain English and Easy-read guides providing information on influenza (flu) and vaccination.
Guidance to help those who work in early years settings consider their practice and to take steps to safeguard both children and adults online.
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