22 October 2026
The guidance has been updated to refer only to applicant processes. It now provides links to the early years and childcare enforcement policy for providers currently registered with Ofsted.
Who this affects: Applicants seeking to register as childcare providers in England
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Updated to refer only to applicant processes, providing links to the early years and childcare enforcement policy for current Ofsted registered providers.
Updated on GOV.UK 22 October 2026 · Summary added