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Ofsted's annual fees for children’s social care services.
How local authorities should collect data from social care services to complete the annual children in need census.
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.
A toolkit to support commissioning of supervised toothbrushing programmes in early years settings and schools.
Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for women in pregnancy and after giving birth.
Guidance on supervising the activities of workers and volunteers with children.
Tell Ofsted about changes to your supported accommodation service.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Outlines the provisions of the Advertising (Less Healthy Food Definitions and Exemptions) Regulations 2024 which will come into force on 1 October 2025.
What providers need to know about the process of connecting people to a supported accommodation service.
Ofsted’s position on Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks for childcare providers who register with Ofsted.
A list of solicitors accredited to deal with cases where a child is taken abroad without a parent's permission.
Factsheet about registering school-based provision of childcare with Ofsted.
This guidance outlines 'staying put' arrangements that enable care leavers to remain with their former foster carers after they turn 18.
Guidance for local authorities and schools dealing with adults who have legal rights and responsibilities for a child.
Information for providers and managers on the use of surveillance, including CCTV, in their residential childcare settings and how Ofsted will evaluate its use.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects boarding schools and residential special schools.
Information for early years practitioners about stronger practice hubs.
How local authorities should extend the virtual school head role to champion and promote the education of children with a social worker and children in kinship care.
Statutory guidance relating to care planning and reviewing arrangements for looked-after children.
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