Guidance: Early years inspection handbook

Ofsted guidance on inspecting registered early years and childcare providers under the education inspection framework.

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This handbook is primarily a guide for Ofsted inspectors on how to carry out inspections.

We also publish this for childcare providers so that they are aware of Ofsted’s inspection processes and procedures under the education inspection framework (EIF).

Published 14 May 2019
Last updated 2 September 2019 + show all updates

1. 2 September 2019 Updated with minor changes as we launch the education inspection framework (EIF).
2. 14 May 2019 First published.