SIC 85.31 2,315 enterprises in the UK
General secondary education
What this covers (12 activity descriptions)
- Church schools at secondary level
- Comprehensive schools
- Convent schools at secondary level
- Grammar schools
- Hospital schools at secondary level
- Public schools
- School examination board
- Secondary level education
- Secondary modern schools
- Secondary schools
- Sixth form colleges
- Special schools at secondary level
Guidance for this activity
Start and Register a Childcare Business
Complete guide to registering and launching a childcare business in England, from Ofsted registration to EYFS compliance. Covers nurseries, preschools, and childminders.
Read guideSupport Children with SEND in Early Years Settings
Legal requirements and practical guidance for identifying and supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in early years settings. Covers SENCO duties, graduated approach, and inclusion funding.
Read guideFood Safety for Childcare Providers
Food safety and nutrition requirements for childcare settings, including food business registration, allergen management, HACCP systems, and Ofsted nutrition expectations.
Read guideOutdoor Learning and Forest School in Early Years
Requirements for outdoor learning and forest school provision in early years settings, including risk assessment, insurance, qualifications, and health and safety compliance.
Read guideRegister Holiday Clubs and Out-of-School Care
Ofsted registration requirements for holiday clubs, breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, and wraparound care. Covers when registration is required, exemptions, and compliance obligations.
Read guideNannies and Au Pairs: Regulations and Employment
Legal requirements, Ofsted registration rules, and employment obligations for nannies and au pairs. Covers when registration is required, voluntary registration benefits, DBS checks, and visa requirements.
Read guideRegister as a Childminder in England
Complete guide to becoming a registered childminder, from pre-registration training and DBS checks to Ofsted registration and setting up your self-employed childminding business.
Read guideComply with the EYFS Statutory Framework
How to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in your childcare setting. Covers safeguarding, staff ratios, qualifications, learning areas, assessment, and Ofsted inspection preparation.
Read guideBecoming an apprenticeship training provider
How to register as an apprenticeship training provider in England. Covers APAR registration, funding rules, Ofsted inspection, apprenticeship levy, and subcontracting requirements.
Read guideSafer Recruitment for Childcare Settings
Step-by-step safer recruitment for childcare providers including DBS enhanced checks, disqualification declarations, reference checking, interview techniques, and maintaining a single central record.
Read guideChildcare Ofsted Compliance Checklist
Comprehensive compliance checklist for Ofsted-registered childcare providers covering registration, safeguarding, staffing, premises, records, and insurance.
Read guideRecord-Keeping and Data Protection for Childcare Providers
Mandatory record-keeping requirements for childcare providers under EYFS, data protection obligations under UK GDPR, and how to handle complaints and significant events.
Read guideInsurance for Childcare Businesses
Insurance requirements and options for childcare providers including public liability, employer's liability, professional indemnity, and vehicle insurance for outings.
Read guideChildcare Funding Entitlements: A Guide for Providers
How government childcare funding works for providers, covering 15-hour and 30-hour entitlements, the under-2 expansion, Tax-Free Childcare, provider agreements with local authorities, and claiming processes.
Read guidePrepare for an Ofsted Inspection
How to prepare for an Ofsted inspection of your childcare setting. Covers what inspectors look for under the Education Inspection Framework, self-evaluation, evidence gathering, and how to handle the inspection day.
Read guideSafeguarding and Child Protection for Childcare Providers
Creating and implementing safeguarding policies for childcare settings. Covers the designated safeguarding lead role, recognising abuse, reporting procedures, Prevent duty, and staff training requirements.
Read guidePremises and Fire Safety for Childcare Settings
Premises requirements and fire safety for childcare providers including EYFS space standards, fire risk assessment, fire drills, evacuation procedures, and daily safety checks.
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