England
Ofsted Ofsted is the registration and inspection body for nurseries in England
EYFS Framework
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Resource providing the statutory framework for setting the standards for learning, development and care for children from 0–5 years.
CWDC Common Core
The common core outlines the key skills and knowledge that everyone who works with children and young people is expected to have.
Common core skills & Training - Ofsted Factsheet
Ofsted - A free factsheet explaining requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register
Giving Medication to Children - Ofsted Factsheet
Ofsted - free factsheet explaining the legal requirements for the administration of medication to children in registered childcare
Vetting and Barring Scheme
Home Office PDF - March 2010 containing guidance on the vetting and barring scheme
Scotland
Care Commission The Care Commission is the registration and inspection body for day nurseries in Scotland.
Care Improvement Scotland
Social Care Social Work Improvements in Scotland (SCSWIS) will be responsible for inspecting nurseries from April 2011 onwards.
Disclosure Scotland
Disclosure Scotland provides employers, voluntary sector organisations and those in their care, with disclosure information.
Learning and Teaching Soctland
Learning and Teaching Scotland information on the Curriculum for Excellence
National Care Standards
The National Care Standards for childcare in Scotland
Curriculum for Excellence - Early Years
Multimedia tool designed to support practitioners as they implement Curriculum for Excellence at the early level
Curiculum for Excellence Communication tooldkit
Curiculum for Excellence - A parent toolkit for those working under the Curriculum for Excellence
Birth to Three Guidance
The pre-birth to three guidance for children under the age of three in Scotland
Scottish Social Services Council
Scottish Social Services Council
Wales
CSSIW
The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) is the registration and inspection body for day nurseries in Wales.
National Minimum Standards
Providers of child minding and day care in Wales are required to meet the standards detailed in the National Minimum Standards for Regulated Child Care. Welsh version.
Framework for Children
The Foundation Phase
ESTYN
Estyn is the office of Her Majesty's Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales. Estyn is an independent inspection service, led by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education and training in Wales.
General
Save The Children
Save the Children: Know Your Rights - poster detailing articles from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child using simple language children can understand.
