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The Early Years Team
Every setting will have a named contact. The purpose is to maintain the strong relationships our service has developed within the sector. The Key Contact is the named person for your setting, school, nursery, out of school club or childminder and as such, will be the first point of contact for you. They will be able to offer advice and ensure the correct level of support is offered to you from the Early Years service.
If you wish to contact a member of the Early Years Team please telephone 01296 387111 or email earlyyears@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Managing Suitability and Allegations against the childcare workforce
In this section you will find information and guidance regarding the suitability of people managing the day-to-day operation of childcare settings.
You will also find information regarding Allegations against a member of the childcare workforce, and how to raise a concern about childcare practitioners including childminders.
Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
The Secretary of State for Education announced the suspension of routine Ofsted inspections on 17 March 2020.
The responsibilities that providers have on safeguarding have not changed, and Ofsted inspections triggered by safeguarding concerns will continue.
See Ofsted’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19) for more information.
Guidance documents from Ofsted can be found here.