Open letter to Ofsted raises concern over claims of 'harrowing' and 'confusing' early years inspections
Catherine Gaunt
Monday, November 29, 2021
Nearly 600 people have signed an open letter to Ofsted raising concerns about the negative inspection experiences of early years settings, maintained nursery schools, and schools, amid claims they are leading to a severe impact on the confidence, morale and wellbeing of practitioners.
![Schools and early years settings have raised concerns about the way early years inspections are being carried out](/media/222434/adobestock_283632447_inspection.jpeg?&width=780&quality=60)
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