Support for childcare providers
Funding information for childcare providers
Guidance on delivering childcare including how to register and log in to the Provider Portal
Starting a childcare business on the Ofsted Early Years Register
Information how to start a childcare business and on the type of childcare you can provide
Early Education and Childcare advisers
How our Early Education and Childcare advisers support providers, our contact details and newsletter
Ofsted ready series
Useful information to help prepare for an Ofsted inspection for providers registered on the Early Years Register
Early years foundation stage (EYFS)
Assessment within the Early years foundation stage
Information about the Early years foundation stage assessment requirements
Learning and development within the early years foundation stage
Information about the early years foundation stage learning and development requirements
Safeguarding and welfare within the Early years foundation stage
Information about keeping children safe including the safeguarding and welfare legal requirements for Ofsted registered providers
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and inclusive practice within the Early years foundation stage
Supporting children with Special educational needs (SEND) and promoting inclusion and equalities for all children and families
The Early years foundation stage
Information about the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage and access to additional supporting guidance