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Care
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Complaints
What do I do if I have a complaint or concern about my childcare?
How do I make a complaint about a school?
How do I make a complaint about a college?
Education
My school’s (or college’s) details are incorrect on the Ofsted website – how do I get them changed?
When will a school's report be available from the school?
When will a school's report be on the website?
The report should be on the site now – why isn't it?
Ofsted's newsletters and email alerts
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How can I subscribe for newsletter updates?
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Outstanding providers
We have been judged Outstanding; when can we use the outstanding logo on our stationery and signage?
Who may use the Outstanding provider logo?
How long can the logo be used for?
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RAISEonline
Does our school have to use RAISEonline?
How does RAISEonline fit with Ofsted's inspection arrangements?
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