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Ofsted has published two research reports looking at early years multiple providers and providers that own more than one children's home.
From the end of January 2021, childminders, nurseries and all other childcare providers must use an online notification form to tell us about significant events.
Ofsted’s return to inspection in 2021 will happen in phases, with no graded inspections for education or social care providers planned before the summer term.
A new approach to inspecting early years providers will give good and outstanding providers more consistency while prioritising providers rated less than good.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector gave a speech at the online National Children and Adult Services (NCAS) Conference.
Updates for inspectors and stakeholders with the latest information and guidance about Ofsted's inspection work in schools and early education settings.
Ofsted will start carrying out visits to some nurseries and childminders from September 2020.
Families that benefit from government-funded childcare support were given a boost today as the government announced that they would not lose out due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
We have closed the Ofsted Online site today as replacement web pages are now fully operational.
New project to challenge stereotypes around men's role in early education.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Nadhim Zahawi gives the keynote address at the Manchester School Readiness Conference
1,000 health visitors to be trained to support children's early language and communication needs during routine home visits
Consultation proposals on how Ofsted inspects schools, early years settings and further education and skills providers, to take effect from September 2019.
Ofsted has appointed a range of experts and professionals from universities, schools and pre-schools, to join its new Early Years Pedagogy and Practice Forum.
Ofsted is setting up a forum for academics, practitioners and researchers to talk about a wide range of early years issues.
We interviewed the owner and manager of a private nursery based in Newport.
A statement from Ofsted's press office following coverage of Little Ducklings Pre-School inspection outcome report in the media.
Parents are urged to make the most of government support for childcare costs this summer.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector discussed the importance of the early years and developing a love of reading at the 2018 Pre-school Learning Alliance conference.
A consultation is being launched on new proposals on eligibility for free 15 hour childcare for two-year-olds.
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