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Ofsted resources for nurseries
Everything you need to understand how Ofsted inspects early years settings and to prove you meet the standards - before the call comes.
Before the call
Latest early years inspection report activity
Newly published early years reports by date, region and provider type, refreshed automatically.
GuideOfsted inspection preparation: the complete guide
How often visits happen, what inspectors look for, and the documents they will ask for.
ChecklistOfsted inspection checklist: 26 records to have ready
Every record inspectors ask for, grouped by theme so you can spot gaps before the visit.
ToolkitThe Ofsted early years inspection toolkit (September 2026)
What inspectors evaluate area by area, what changed in September 2026, and a printable self-check.
FrameworkThe Ofsted framework for early years
Report cards, evaluation areas and the September 2026 inspection toolkit now in force.
GuideHow to prepare for an Ofsted inspection
A practical walkthrough of what inspectors look for and how to be ready in a day.
SoftwareNursery compliance software
Keep DBS, first aid, policies and certificates inspection-ready every day, automatically.
The call
Ofsted has called: what happens next
A calm, hour-by-hour guide to notification, planning, records, staff preparation and the named inspector.
Free searchInspector Briefings: search published Ofsted reports
Search a named inspector, see verified report coverage before you buy, and get a practical preparation briefing.
After the report
Run a free readiness scan
Add your documents and DullDocs flags missing or expiring compliance records - DBS, first aid, policies, certificates - so you're ready before Ofsted calls.