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Observation is key to quality practice

The best childcare settings closely observe children and identify their needs early on, suggests a new report from Ofsted.

The report, Children in need in childcare, says that settings that make the most important contribution to the lives of children in need identify their specific requirements at an early stage and help them to get the right support.

The study found that the best childcarers work closely with parents in new ways, welcoming their involvement and discussing their child's day in childcare, as well as working with other services such as health and social care to make life easier for parents.

A flexible approach to planning, and a readiness to make small changes to resources and staffing, are other features of high-quality childcare.

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