It states that, ‘Inspectors must take into account the history of the provision in making their judgements. Inspection is not just about what the inspector sees on the day, it is also about the inspector’s knowledge about this setting, including any concerns that have arisen and whether they still impact on the setting’s compliance with requirements, and the effectiveness of improvement plans over time.’
The framework for early years settings, which comes into force on 4 November, goes on to say, ‘In all inspections, inspectors must keep the ‘bigger picture’ in mind as well as the evidence gathered during the inspection.
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