Ofsted Documentation and Recommendations
Ofsted resources:
- Early years inspection handbook - GOV.UK
- Early years FAQs for providers and practitioners - YouTube
- School inspection handbook - GOV.UK
- Education inspection framework: for use from November 2025 - GOV.UK
RECENTLY ADDED:
Early years inspection: toolkit, operating guide and information
Guidance for inspectors and providers on inspecting registered early years settings in England under the renewed education inspection framework, available for use from 10 November 2025.
Education inspection framework engagement programme
From September 2025, providers can attend live webinars that set out the main changes to education inspections starting in November 2025.
The programme of webinars for early years, schools, further education and skills and initial teacher education settings will be recorded and available at Ofstednews - YouTube
Regional events will run throughout the autumn term. Read more in Ofsted announces sector engagement programme to ready education providers for November start to inspections - GOV.UK
How to book onto an event
Follow the link on the event date below to reach the relevant booking page.
Early years: renewed inspection framework webinars
Nurseries, pre-schools and other registered early years settings:
- Tuesday 16th September 2025 6pm - 7pm (full)
- Thursday 18th September 2025 6pm - 7pm (NEW DATE ADDED) Registration
Childminders:
- Wednesday 17th September 2025 7pm - 8pm Registration
Out-of-school providers registered on the Early Years Register:
- Thursday 18th September 2025 12pm - 1pm Registration
Education inspection framework: engagement programme - GOV.UK
Ofsted recommendations for group-based settings
Recent Ofsted recommendations for group-based settings.
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