In some cases, failing private day nurseries have been able to re-open as independent schools and evade inspection.
It is worrying, then, that the Government's new proposals for extended schools offering childcare, health and family services (see News, page 4) should make no mention of a regulatory framework. The idea that school premises can be used for accessible and much-needed provision is laudable, but it would be a retrograde step if school-based childcare does not have to comply with the national care standards.
Enquiries about starting up new nurseries are still pouring into the Nursery World offices, so we're delighted to publish our free supplement Nursery Business: starting and running your nursery this week, with all the information you need to help you on your way.
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