When to tell OFSTED of a ‘significant event’?

When do I need to notify Ofsted of a ‘significant event’? Under the Early Years Foundation Stage (Welfare Requirements) Regulations 2012 (‘the Regulations’), Providers are required to notify Ofsted of certain significant events. A failure to do so, without reasonable excuse, is a criminal offence and if convicted, a Provider or registered person is liable…

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Challenging Ofsted Inspection Reports – Early Years:

Increasingly, providers are looking to challenge the findings of inspections and the content of inspection reports. Ofsted’s procedures for challenging inspections and inspection reports are limited and it is important that providers use these processes robustly. Following an inspection by Ofsted, the provider will receive a draft inspection report and will be given an opportunity…

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