If these weaknesses were adressed, the high proportion of good and outstanding grades in the sector might fall, according to Ofsted'a annual report.
The quality of early years provision is higher than it has ever been, with 94 per cent of providers graded good or outstanding, due mostly to a rise in the proportion of providers graded as good.
However, Ofsted’s annual report for 2016-17 says that there are weaknesses in the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, which could be improved as a guide to children's learning in the Reception Year.
The report says, ‘There is some genuine improvement in the sector. However, the early years foundation stage, against which we have to inspect, could be improved to ensure children are better prepared for the national curriculum.
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