Updated Ofsted documents: Various

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On October 30th Ofsted released a series of updates and reviews to their registration regulation and requirement documents - the link to the Ofsted site is here, the link to the single registration and regulation document is here and the links to the various 'chapter' documents are listed below with a brief description of the content of each one:

Childminders and childcare on domestic premises: registration How to register if you want to look after children at home as a childminder, including what you need to do before you apply, fees, and working elsewhere for up to half your time.

Registration exemptions Most childcare providers looking after children under the age of 8 must register with Ofsted (or a childminder agency). This chapter explains when you cannot register, and when you do not have to.

Guidance for childminders, nannies, nurseries and people providing other childcare on when/if you need to register with Ofsted, the process, fees and requirements. If you’re already registered, you can also get more information about keeping your details up to date, or changing your registration.

The Ofsted registers There are 2 Ofsted registers: the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register. Find out which to join and how to change registers.

Registration requirements The requirements you need to follow if you register with Ofsted to look after children.

The registration visit If you apply to join the Early Years Register, we will arrange a registration visit. This will normally take place once all your checks are complete, but could happen earlier.

Nannies: registration The application process for nannies (also known as home childcarers), including what you need to do before you apply, fees, and changes once you're registered.

Daycare (childcare on non-domestic premises): registration The application process for nurseries, playgroups, before- and after-school clubs and other daycare. This includes fees, who should apply and making changes once you're registered.

Childcare and the law Introduction to Ofsted's role in registering childcare and the legal basis for our work.

Pausing your application Situations when we can put your application on hold.

Inspections: If you are on the Early Years Register, we will carry out regular inspections. We inspect 10% of providers only on the Childcare Register each year.

Fees: Information about the fees that Ofsted charges to register as a childminder, nanny or other childcare provider.

Suitability checks: Details of the checks we carry out, including health checks, local authority checks and what to do if you have lived abroad in the last 5 years.