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Ofsted & Compliance

Ofsted Inspection for Childminders in 2026: What Inspectors Actually Look For (And How to Be Ready)

What happens during an Ofsted inspection for a childminder in 2026 — what inspectors look for, which documents you must have, and how to be ready without the dread.

5 May 2026 9 min read