The Childcare (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Inspection Outcomes) (England) Regulations 2025
These Regulations amend four instruments relating to childcare and early years provision in England. The changes are made in consequence of changes to inspection grades made by the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (‘Ofsted’), and to make provision for inspections of independent schools by an independent inspectorate approved under section 106 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25).
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Made
01 Dec 2025
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In force
01 Jan 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 7(1)(b), 7A, 9A, 13(1), 39(1)(b), 43(1), 44(1) and 104(2) of the Childcare Act 2006and sections 2(1) and (2) and 4(2) of the Childcare Act 2016. In accordance with section 43(2) of the Childcare Act 2006, the Secretary of State has consulted His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills in respect of the provision in regulation 2.
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