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How you make an application for recognition of non-UK qualifications to work in an early years setting in England.
Find out how to pay an Ofsted invoice in relation to your childcare business or children's social care service.
Ofsted's policy on how we regulate childcare providers explains what we may do if a provider is not following the regulations.
Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered daycare provider on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
How Ofsted regulates childcare and what parents should do if they have concerns about their provider.
Form to send to Ofsted to cancel your registration.
Guidance to help those who work in early years settings consider their practice and to take steps to safeguard both children and adults online.
You must apply to Ofsted to move your setting or to include additional premises in the registration of your nursery or other daycare.
Best-practice standards for early years teachers.
Application guidance for childminders who provide care solely from somewhere other than a home.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder registered with Ofsted on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
Information for early years practitioners about stronger practice hubs.
Ofsted’s position on Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks for childcare providers who register with Ofsted.
Non-statutory guidance for schools, responsible bodies and childcare providers looking to open or expand school-based nursery provision.
Explains the role of local authorities and the funding they'll get to expand the availability of wraparound care in their areas from September 2024.
What schools, registered early years providers and childminders need to know about delivering the early years foundation stage (EYFS), and Ofsted inspections under the education inspection framework (EIF).
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for childminders, day care and other childcare providers.
Guidance for employers in early years, schools and colleges on first aid provision.
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