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We read with interest your article on our work at Ofsted (14 April). We are always pleased when you bring our work to the attention of your readers and thank you for doing so once again. We were particularly encouraged to hear such positive messages about the interactive website available in the north of England. Now we have evidence of the success of this innovation in one part of the country, we are considering whether to make it available across England.

We were particularly encouraged to hear such positive messages about the interactive website available in the north of England. Now we have evidence of the success of this innovation in one part of the country, we are considering whether to make it available across England.

However, we do have concerns about some detailed comments in your article.

In particular, we failed to recognise the description of childcare inspectors. Our inspection staff are experienced and knowledgeable about childcare. In addition, they have had extensive training since joining Ofsted. This training has included Birth to Three Matters, the Foundation Stage curriculum, playwork and the national standards for childminding and daycare.

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