The National Childminding Association is calling for an urgent meeting with Sir Michael Wilshaw, following his comments, which were made at the Education Select Committee on Wednesday.
During an exchange with MP Damian Hinds, who asked what he thought of the EYFS and what should be different, Sir Michael replied, ‘What I hear is where the EYFS is properly applied it works. Where it is not properly applied, it doesn’t work particularly effectively and it is just an issue of care and support and not education. The difference in outcomes between nurseries, children’s centres and childminders is quite stark if you look at the report.
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