Inspection and regulation forms and guides

These are the documents that we use in our inspection and regulation work.

Our forms and guides are divided into three types.

Inspection forms and guides
Regulation forms and guides
Other forms and guides

For further information, see below.

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Inspection forms and guides

These are the documents that we use in our inspection work. They include: detailed reading for inspectors; introductory reading for providers and users; forms for inspectors; forms for providers; and forms for others – for example, staff, pupils and parents and carers.

Registration forms and guides

These are the documents that we use in our registration work. They include: forms, detailed guides, leaflets and factsheets for prospective providers; forms, leaflets and factsheets for registered providers; and introductory reading for users of registered providers.

Other forms and guides

These documents include: forms and guides for complaints; the Compliance, investigation and enforcement handbook; incident notification forms.

Getting a form or guide

Our forms and guides are available as a free download; most are in Word and/or PDF format. In addition to this:

an inspector may provide copies of some forms and guides to a provider when carrying out an inspection; this may include those for others, such as staff and parents and carers.
free printed versions of some forms and guides for prospective providers when applying to register are available. For further information, go to the appropriate provider completing your application page:

If you would like a version of one of our forms and guides in an alternative format, such as Braille or large print, call 0300 123 1231 or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.