It is shameful that the skills, knowledge and expertise of the qualified RgNIs are going to waste. Many of those with whom I work during primary inspections are endorsed to inspect in the Foundation Stage. However, few have inspected more than 150 settings, as many of my RgNI colleagues have. Few will have the breadth of inspection experience that the RgNI has of inspecting educational provision in independent schools, playgroups, social services nurseries, private nurseries, Montessori schools, Steiner schools and religious settings.
Ofsted should seriously consider re-training the RgNI to inspect within Section 10, so that everything the Government has expended on training and the subsequent valuable expertise are not wasted, but are used to further develop provision.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
