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Expanding a registered
setting into new premises
Guidance for providers of childcare on
domestic and non-domestic premises who
want to expand their registered setting into
new premises.
From:
Published
Ofsted
24 January 2025
Applies to England
This guidance explains when you may be eligible to
expand your registered setting and when you need to
apply to register a new, separate setting.
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When expansion applies—
When you will need a separate registration—
Contact us about an expansion—
Next steps—
You may be able to apply for an expansion if you are
expanding your setting into new premises next to, or
close to, your registered setting, and you intend to
manage them as one setting.
We will consider the following when assessing whether
the premises form one unified setting. Each expansion
will be considered on a case-by-case basis, so you
should provide us with as much information as
possible.
When expansion applies
We will consider the addition of new premises to be an
expansion of your existing setting if:
the same manager oversees both premises
the manager can effectively monitor and supervise
staff performance across both premises
the expansion does not compromise the manager’s
and staff’s ability to meet the children’s needs and
supervise them effectively and safely
both premises operate under the same
management structure and policies
When you will need a separate
registration
You will need a separate registration when you plan to
operate the new premises as an independent setting.
Indicators include:
when there are separate managers and/or
management structures
when it is not possible for the manager to have good
oversight of both premises and a separate
management structure is required
when the premises operate independently under a
different governance structure, for example as a
separate company or committee
when the premises are run differently, with separate
policies or practices being applied at each location
Contact us about an expansion
If you are considering acquiring new premises and
believe they may meet the expansion criteria, you will
need to contact us so we can assess your case.
Please email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk from your
registered email and provide the following information:
details of your current setting, including the address
and unique reference number (URN)
information about the proposed new premises,
including the address and management
arrangements
plans to manage staff, children and operations
across both premises
information about any distance and obstacles
between the premises and how you intend to
overcome these
why you believe the premises are suitable to provide
childcare from
any additional information that may be relevant to
support our assessment
Next steps
We will review the information provided to determine if
the premises meet the expansion criteria.
We will let you know the outcome of our assessment
as soon as possible. Depending on the outcome of the
assessment, we will then either:
consider approving the premises as part of your
existing registration
ask you to submit an application to register a new,
separate setting
The premises and the childcare arrangements must
both be suitable before we can grant approval.
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Expanding a registered setting into new premises : guidance for providers of childcare on domestic and non-domestic premises who want to expand their registered setting into new premises : Published 24 January 2025

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Transfer of funding 
powers for new 
technical 
qualifications  
Government consultation 
Launch date 8 November 2024  
Respond by 6 December 2024 
  
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Contents 
Introduction 3 
Who this is for 4 
Issue date 5 
Enquiries 5 
Additional copies 5 
The response 5 
About this consultation 6 
Respond online 6 
Other ways to respond 6 
Deadline 6 
Background and context 7 
Objectives of the consultation 7 
Consultation questions 8 
Confidentiality 9 
Questions about you 9 
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Introduction 
The Secretary of State has power under s105A Local Democracy, Economic 
Development and Construction Act 2009 to transfer functions to Combined Authorities. 
The Secretary has exercised these powers to transfer certain adult education functions of 
the Secretary of State under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 
(“the 2009 Act”) on the Tees Valley, Liverpool City Region, West Midlands, Greater 
Manchester, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, West of England, North East, South 
Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire Combined Authorities in relation to the area of the relevant 
authority. Similar powers apply under s19 of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 
in relation to Combined County Authorities.  
In 2024, new technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3 were approved by the Institute for 
Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), to support the government’s ambition to 
raise the quality of post-16 education. The new reformed qualifications are high quality 
and are aligned to IFATE occupational standards to ensure they deliver the skills that 
employers need. Devolving this funding power will make sure that adults in devolved 
areas have full access to these high-quality qualifications.  
The first qualifications will be available from 1st August 2025 and will be funded nationally 
under section 100(1B) of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 
(ASCLA).  To enable Combined Authorities and Combined County Authorities to fund the 
new technical qualifications from 2025, the Government is considering transferring the 
funding power under Section 100(1B) of Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning 
Act 2009 (ASCLA) to them. A list of the new technical qualifications approved for funding 
can be found here: 
• for level 2 qualifications- New qualifications approved for funding at level 2 in 
England from 1 August 2025 – T Levels support for schools and colleges,  
• for level 3 qualifications - New qualifications Approved for funding at level 3 in 
England from 1 August 2025 – T Levels support for schools and colleges 
 
Any new devolved administrations will automatically have this funding power transferred 
to them as part of their devolution deal. However, the Combined Authorities mentioned 
above already have devolution arrangements in place or, in the case of York and North 
Yorkshire Combined Authority and the East Midlands Combined County Authority, have 
already started the process of devolution of adult skills functions. These Combined 
Authorities do not currently have the power to fund the newly reformed Level 2 and Level 
3 technical qualifications, which means they won’t be able to use their Adult Skills Fund 
for these qualifications from the 2025/26 academic year. To ensure adult learners across 
England can access these qualifications, it is proposed that the Secretary of State uses 
powers under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 
and the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 to transfer Section 100(1B) of the 
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (ASCLA) to these authorities and 
to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and the East Midlands Combined 
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County Authority. This will ensure that adult learners in these regions have access to the 
same high-quality qualifications as those in other devolved areas. The Secretary of State 
must be satisfied that the transfer will improve the economic, social, and environmental 
well-being of people in these areas. 
Without this transfer, there could be significant regional differences in access to these 
qualifications, which could undermine national policy and limit opportunities for adult 
learners in certain areas. If the powers are not delegated, Combined Authorities may not 
be able to fund these qualifications, or they could still be funded by central government. 
However, this could create a lack of cohesion in the local adult education offer, as these 
qualifications wouldn’t be part of the broader regional strategy. 
Who this is for 
This consultation is aimed at residents and members of the public in the following areas:  
• Greater Manchester  
• South Yorkshire 
• West Yorkshire 
• Liverpool City Region 
• North East 
• Tees Valley 
• West Midlands 
• West of England 
• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 
• York and North Yorkshire  
• East Midlands  
We would also welcome feedback from other interested parties including: 
• colleges 
• apprenticeship and training providers 
• local businesses and employers 
• special educational needs and disability organisations 
• local authority chief executives and skills lead 
 
Purpose of the consultation 
The purpose of this consultation is to gather feedback on the anticipated impact of the 
transfer of these additional powers. The Secretary of State is required to carry out a public 
consultation before exercising the powers under s105A and s19. The consultation aims to 
understand how the transfer of this additional power from the central government to the 
Combined Authorities/Combined County Authorities will affect various aspects of regional 
development, including economic growth, public services, education, governance, and 
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community engagement. In line with this, the Secretary of State will consider whether the 
transfer is likely to improve the economic, social, and environmental well-being of some or 
all of the people living or working in the area, while ensuring it supports effective local 
governance and reflects the identities and interests of local communities. 
Issue date 
The consultation was issued on 8 November 2024. 
Enquiries 
If your enquiry is related to the policy content of the consultation, you can email 
TechQualsTransfer.CONSULTATION@education.gov.uk 
If your enquiry is related to the DfE e-consultation website or the consultation process in 
general, you can contact the DfE Ministerial and Public Communications Division by 
email: coordinator.consultations@education.gov.uk, telephone: 0370 000 2288 or via the 
DfE Contact us page. 
Additional copies 
Additional copies are available electronically and can be downloaded from GOV.UK DfE 
consultations. 
The response 
The results of the consultation and the department's response will be published on 
GOV.UK in due course. 
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About this consultation 
This consultation will be open to the public for 4 weeks. You are encouraged to answer 
any questions you wish to provide feedback on. You do not need to respond to all 
questions to submit your response. The findings from this consultation will help determine 
the approach to the transfer of additional adult education powers and duties from the 
Secretary of State for Education to the aforementioned authorities. The goal of the 
Department for Education is to ensure that this transfer does not result in any unintended 
consequences. 
Your feedback is crucial in helping us achieve a successful and smooth transition. 
Respond online 
To help us analyse the responses please use the online system wherever possible. Visit 
DfE consultations on GOV.UK to submit your response. 
Other ways to respond 
If for exceptional reasons, you are unable to use the online system – for example, 
because you use specialist accessibility software that is not compatible with the system, 
you may request an alternative format of the form. 
By email 
• Adult.SkillsDevolution@education.gov.uk  
By post 
Camilla Frappell 
Department for Education 
2, St Paul’s Place 
125 Norfolk Street 
Sheffield City Centre 
S1 2JF 
Deadline 
The consultation closes at 23:59 on 6 December 2024. 
 
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Background and context 
Funding for adult learners is managed through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), which funds 
skills provision for eligible adults aged 19 and above from pre-entry to level 3. It helps 
adults to gain the skills they need for work, an apprenticeship or further learning. 
Since 2019/20, certain adult education functions under the Apprenticeships, Skills, 
Children and Learning Act 2009 have been transferred to Tees Valley, Liverpool City 
Region, West Midlands, Greater Manchester, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, West of 
England, North East, South Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire Combined Authorities through 
orders made under both the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction 
Act 2009. It is also proposed that these functions will be transferred to the York and North 
Yorkshire Combined Authority and to the East Midlands Combined County Authority under 
the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023.  
 
The devolved authorities are responsible for managing these functions and the associated 
Adult Skills Fund (ASF). The Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) continues to be 
responsible for adult education functions in areas of England where the ASF has not been 
devolved. 
 
Adult education functions under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 
2009 have also been delegated to the Greater London Authority. This delegation is under 
the Greater London Authority Act 1999. Separate consideration will be given to whether 
the power under s100(1B) of the Act should be transferred to the Greater London 
Authority but, as this is not under the same legislation, this is not covered by this 
consultation.   
 
Objectives of the consultation 
This consultation seeks to achieve the following objectives: 
• Assess the anticipated impact of the transfer of these additional powers on local 
communities, specifically whether the transfer is likely to improve the economic, 
social, and environmental well-being of people who live or work in the area. 
 
Additionally, this consultation seeks to determine whether the transfer is appropriate 
with regard to: 
• Securing effective and convenient local government. 
• Reflecting the identities and interests of local communities. 
 
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Consultation questions 
1. Do you agree that the Secretary of State should transfer the powers under section 
100(1B) of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children, and Learning Act 2009 to Combined 
Authorities/Combined County Authority? 
 
a. Agree 
b. Disagree 
c. Don’t Know 
 
2. Why do you think this? 
(Insert text here – 250 word limit) 
3. Are there any other comments you would like to make? 
 
(Insert text here – 250 word limit) 
 
 
 
Thank you for participating in this consultation. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Confidentiality 
Information provided in response to this consultation, including personal data, may be 
subject to publication or disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Data 
Protection Act 2018, or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. If you want all, 
or any part, of a response to be treated as confidential please explain why you consider it 
to be confidential. If a request for disclosure of the information you have provided is 
received, your explanation about why you consider it confidential will be considered, but 
no assurance can be given that confidentiality can be maintained. An automatic 
confidentiality disclaimer generated by your IT system will not, of itself, be regarded as 
binding on the Department. 
Questions about you 
1.  What is your name? 
 [Free text] 
2.  What is your email address? 
 [Free text] 
3. In processing your data and meeting legal duties, the government may be expected to 
share information about your consultation response. In line with the privacy notice 
(available to download from the Overview page of this consultation), would you like your 
response to be kept confidential? 
 
 Yes 
 No 
 
4. As government analyses the consultation findings, we may identify direct quotes to include 
in the published government response – may we use your feedback in this way? 
 
 Yes, and you can attribute the quote to me/my organisation 
 Yes, but keep the quote anonymous 
 No
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5. Are you responding as an individual or on behalf of an organisation? 
If you are responding as an individual, we will consider the views within your response 
to this consultation to be your personal views. 
If you are responding on behalf of an organisation, we will consider the views within 
your response to this consultation to be those of your organisation and not necessarily 
your personal views. 
 Individual 
 Organisation 
 
6. If you are responding as an individual, please select a description. 
 
 Resident  
 Adult learner 
 Journalist 
 Other 
If ‘other’, please describe your role. 
[Free text] 
7. Where are you based in England? 
Please select which region/s you work in. 
 East of England 
 East Midlands 
 Greater London 
 North East 
 North West 
 South East 
 South West 
 West Midlands 
 Yorkshire and Humber 
 I am based outside of England 
If you are based outside England, please specify the country and region/s. 
[Free text] 
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8.  If you are responding on behalf of an organisation, which type of organisation do you 
represent? 
 Local authority  
 Service provider 
 Local Business/Charity 
 Colleges 
 Apprenticeship/Training organisation 
 Other 
If ‘other’, please describe your organisation. 
[Free text] 
9. What is your organisation’s name? 
[Free text] 
10 . Where are you based in England? 
Please select which region/s your organisation operates in. 
 East of England 
 East Midlands 
 Greater London 
 North East 
 North West 
 South East 
 South West 
 West Midlands 
 Yorkshire and Humber 
 I am based outside of England 
If your organisation operates outside England, please specify country and region/s. 
[Free text] 
11. Is this consultation document accessible, especially for those with protected 
characteristics?  
 Yes 
 No 
 Don’t know 
If you answered yes, please provide details. 
 
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12. Have you identified any unintended consequences from the level of detail provided? 
 Yes 
 No 
 Don’t know 
   If you answered yes, please provide details. 
   [Free text] 
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