From 28 January, childminders, nurseries and all other childcare providers must use the online notification form to notify Ofsted of significant events and no longer notify Ofsted via phone or email.
Ofsted said, ‘We want to make sure we can act on the information that is shared with us as quickly as possible, without any undue delay. The form is accessible and can be used on mobile and tablets, so that you are able to submit information swiftly and at ease.’
Providers should notify Ofsted as soon as practical, and in any case within 14 days of a notifiable event happening. For full guidance on what is classed as a notifiable event or serious incident, settings can refer to the early years and childcare compliance handbook.
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