Ofsted Registration and Inspection
As of the 1st September 2008 the National Standards for Out of School have been replaced by the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Guidance for the Ofsted Childcare Register.
In addition there are now 2 new Ofsted registers:
The Early Years Register
The Early Years Register is for those who provide childcare for children aged from birth to the 31 August following their fifth birthday this is known as the early years group.
The Ofsted Childcare Register (two parts)
Those who wish to provide care for children aged from the end of the early years age group (1 September following the child’s fifth birthday) to under eight must register with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
Those who wish to:
Self Evaluation Form (SEF)
During your inspection Ofsted are expecting that all out of school providers have completed their Self Evaluation Form (SEF). The SEF will be used by the inspector as the main document for planning thier visit and the completed form will be discussed during your inspection. The more detail in your SEF the less time Ofsted will spend at the inspection and they may not need to check everything you do.
You can compleate your SEF either Online following the instructions or in writing. To support you with your inspections you should read the document "Are you ready for your inspection" and the "Guidance to completing your SEF".
For further information visit Ofsted on line or call 08456 40 40 40