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Ofsted's first national analysis of childcare provision since taking over its inspection and regulation in September 2001 seems to show cause for optimism about quality, with improvements being made and the vast majority of providers now deemed to be meeting the standards. You can read our news story on page 4 and HM chief inspector David Bell's analysis of the results on page 16. What we would now like to know is the childcare sector's verdict on Ofsted's performance so far. Have initial problems been ironed out? Is there greater consistency of approach? Is the system running efficiently? Please contact us and let us have your thoughts.

You can read our news story on page 4 and HM chief inspector David Bell's analysis of the results on page 16. What we would now like to know is the childcare sector's verdict on Ofsted's performance so far. Have initial problems been ironed out? Is there greater consistency of approach? Is the system running efficiently? Please contact us and let us have your thoughts.

The summer holidays are nearly over, and Nursery World will be packed with unmissable supplements to start the new term. Our 4 September issue has a preview of the London Early Years and Primary Teaching Exhibition, followed by Nursery Equipment and Out of School on 11 September, Nursery Topics on the 18th and Professional Nanny to round the month off on the 25th. Why not place a regular order at your newsagent, or save money by taking out one of our special subscription offers (see page 7) to ensure that you don't miss out?

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