School or Governor-Led Childcare: Resources from Dudley Council

Differences Between a Maintained Provision and a Governor-Led Provision

This document compares maintained and governor-led school provisions for early years education. It outlines key differences in age ranges, pupil status, staffing requirements, funding methods, and inspection processes. This information guides schools, governors, and local authorities in choosing and implementing the appropriate provision type, meeting regulatory requirements, and preparing for inspections.

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Ofsted: Registering School Based Provision

This factsheet outlines when schools must register their early years or childcare provision with Ofsted. Providers and local authorities could use this document to:

  • Determine if they need to register specific childcare provisions.
  • Understand exemptions from registration.
  • Guide decisions about structuring school-based childcare services.
  • Ensure compliance with Ofsted registration requirements.
  • Understand how different provisions will be evaluated.

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Governor Training

These slides outline training for governors in school managed pre-school and wraparound childcare provision.

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Please note that the resources here were  created by a local authority and shared with Childcare Works. Whilst we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, materials not created by Childcare Works may occasionally contain minor inaccuracies, outdated details or be LA specific. Users are encouraged to verify documents that are not created by Childcare Works with official government sources when necessary.

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