Ofsted

Ofsted registers, regulates and inspects childcare for children aged from birth to 17 years.

Registered childcare providers and childminders have to meet requirements in the early years foundation stage statutory framework and/or the Childcare Register. These requirements relate to welfare and safety, the people providing the care and the organisation of the childcare. Childcarers registered on the Early Years Register, who care for children aged from birth until 31 August following a child's fifth birthday, also have to meet requirements for children's learning and development. 

You can tell us if your child's childcare is good or can be made better as well as any concerns you may have, by going to the  Ofsted contact us webpage.

More information for parents is available on the Government website:

• How early years settings are inspected
• Ofsted's role in regulating childcare.