OfSTED is responsible for registering childcare (including
childminders and creches), early years and play provision for under
8's.By being registered with OfSTED, you can expect that
providers will be meeting the Government's 14 National Standards
for Childcare. This means that the childcare will be of high
quality and will have a regular inspection.
The National Standards for under 8's day care and childminding
cover issues such as:
- Health, safety and suitability of premises and equipment.
- The provision of appropriate activities, learning and play
opportunities.
- Managing children's behaviour.
- Equality of opportunity and anti discriminatory practice for
all children (taking into account disability, age, gender,
religion, culture, ethnicity and language).
- Support for Disabled children and children with Special
Educational Needs. Providers should have or be working
towards an Inclusion Policy/Statement.
- Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks on all
providers.
To talk to someone about Registered Childcare please
call the OfSTED helpline on 0845 404040 or
visit www.ofsted.gov.uk
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