This section brings together a collection of in-depth information covering issues relating to childcare regulation and the Ofsted inspection process.
If you are just looking for a specific Ofsted factsheet, see our summary of all the relevant Ofsted documentation for out of school clubs:
Key Ofsted documentation
We have divided the articles up into the following broad categories, but there is inevitably quite a lot of overlap in the subject areas:
Registration
Which register is best for your club?
Differences between the Early Years Register and Childcare Register
Early Years Register - Safeguarding and welfare requirements: Quick Reference Guide *NEW*
Childcare Register: Quick Reference Guide
Voluntary Register
Legislation
Early Years Foundation Stage 2021
Guidance for Ofsted inspectors 2019
Guidance for Ofsted inspectors 2019 - Ofsted clarification
Staffing ratios
DfE Approved qualifications
First aid qualifications
Safeguarding children
Prevent Duty for out of school clubs
Administering medicine
Parental responsibility
When to notify Ofsted
Reporting injuries and accidents to Ofsted
Retaining records
Minimum staff numbers for out of school clubs
Committee-run settings: changes to members
Inspection readiness
CPD and ongoing training for your staff
Staff without qualifications
Demonstrating health and safety awareness
Information to display at your club
Inclusion: what is it?
Involving children
Promoting children's rights and responsibilities
Can out of school clubs forget about EYFS now?