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Statutory guidance on the special guardianship services local authorities need to provide in accordance with the Children Act 1989.
What Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks you need to have in place and how Ofsted will check the use of the DBS checks and certificates on inspection.
Ofsted's policy on how we regulate children's social care establishments and agencies explains what we may do if a provider is not following the regulations.
An explanation of what happens to those judged inadequate on the Early Years Register and those not meeting registration requirements on the Childcare Register.
Guidance for applicants on what to expect from Ofsted during the childcare application review process.
Departmental advice for children’s homes providers and their partners following amendments to the Children’s Homes Regulations 2001.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
A framework to equip children and young people for digital life
Information for British nationals who are considering entering into surrogacy arrangements in foreign countries.
How you make an application for recognition of non-UK qualifications to work in an early years setting in England.
Outlines the provisions of the Advertising (Less Healthy Food Definitions and Exemptions) Regulations 2024 which will come into force on 5 January 2026.
How local authorities should collect data from social care services to complete the annual children in need census.
Data dashboard designed to support local authorities and partners with the implementation of the children’s social care national framework.
Role description and qualification specification for early years special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs).
Explains the HPV, Td/IPV and MenACWY vaccinations given to young people in school years 7 to 13.
Guide for local authorities and providers on when Ofsted will prioritise applications to register children’s homes services.
A parent and carer’s guide on the safeguarding arrangements you should expect from activity clubs, tutors and coaches.
How adoption agencies should handle applications from people wishing to adopt a child from another country.
Statutory guidance relating to care planning and reviewing arrangements for looked-after children.
Guidance on supervising the activities of workers and volunteers with children.
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