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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.
Inspector Briefings: search published Ofsted reports
Search a named inspector, see verified report coverage before you buy, and get a practical preparation briefing.
Urgent guideOfsted has called: what happens next
A calm, hour-by-hour guide to notification, planning, records, staff preparation and the named inspector.
Living trackerLatest early years inspection report activity
Weekly-updated national figures from newly published early years reports, with clear publication-lag caveats.
GuideHow to find and read an Ofsted report
Find a provider by name, URN or location and understand old-style reports and the new report cards.
FrameworkThe Ofsted framework for early years
Report cards, evaluation areas, the current toolkit and the separate materials for September 2026.
GuideOfsted report cards explained: the 5 grades
How report cards replaced single-word judgements, the evaluation areas, and what changes in September 2026.
ChecklistOfsted inspection checklist: 26 records to have ready
Every record inspectors ask for, grouped by theme so you can spot gaps before the visit.
GuideOfsted inspection preparation: the complete guide
How often visits happen, what inspectors look for, and the documents they will ask for.
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.
Run a free readiness scan
Connect OneDrive or SharePoint and DullDocs flags missing or expiring compliance records - DBS, first aid, policies, certificates - so you're ready before Ofsted calls.