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Extended Services: Qualifications

Commons · Question 69172 · Tabled 18 Jul 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 31 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has had discussions with Ofsted on allowing greater flexibility in recognising alternative qualifications for after-school childcare roles.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 31 Jul 2025

The department has made no specific assessment of the impact of Ofsted qualification requirements on the sustainability of rural after school childcare providers. Before and after-school clubs can register with Ofsted on either or both the Early Years Reg...