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Application forms to complete to register with Ofsted.
Guidance for childminder agencies on registering with Ofsted, including the process, fees and requirements. It sets out the legal background and the extent of our regulatory powers.
Explains how changes to the early years foundation stage (EYFS) framework will affect you, what you need to do and how to access support.
How a prospective or registered childcare provider can appeal if Ofsted plans to take steps that will affect their registration.
Statutory guidance on early childhood services and Sure Start children's centres.
Information on the DfE early years COVID-19 recovery programme, which offers leadership support, coaching and mentoring.
How Ofsted regulates applicants and childcare services that are only on the Childcare Register.
What early years settings must do to apply for an exemption from the early years foundation stage (EYFS).
Form for financial reference for children's social care.
Apply for support from the childminder mentor programme.
Logos for Sure Start children's centres and for organisations providing Sure Start services on behalf of a children’s centre.
You must tell Ofsted when anyone aged 16 or over stops living or working in the home where you look after children.
Guidance for childminder agencies about the main activities carried out by inspectors. It also sets out the judgements that inspectors will make.
Guidance for early years providers on running a sustainable business, and a directory of suppliers of business and finance support.
How a prospective or registered childcare provider can object if Ofsted intends to take steps that will affect their application or registration.
We have introduced a business rates holiday for nurseries.
Briefing note for magistrates and magistrates’ courts explaining the legal framework for Ofsted’s regulation and inspection of childcare.
Funding guidance for early years initial teacher training (EYITT) providers for 2021 to 2022.
The funding rates the Department for Education will use to set funding for local authorities in 2015 to 2016.
How Ofsted will work with other organisations.
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