While the majority of responses from the early years and childcare sector are united in violently opposing proposals to change ratios, so far just a few of the biggest nursery groups appear to be backing the report.
The National Day Nurseries Association, the Pre-School Learning Alliance and the National Childminding Association have all spoken out against the ratio plans.
Neil Leitch, chief executive of the Pre-School Learning Alliance said, he was ‘absolutely appalled by this fixation to alter ratios’.
He said there were serious implications for quality, child safety and child protection, and warned, ‘This is a recipe for disaster and I hope those making this decision will be enthusiastic in answering questions from concerned parents and the media when the consequences of their actions come to the fore.’
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