However, there has been an improvement in the quality of all early years provision since the EYFS was introduced in 2008, with 74 per cent of nurseries, pre-schools, children’s centres and childminders receiving good or outstanding grades, compared with 65 per cent three years ago.
The report, published as part of Ofsted’s annual report, said that pre-schools and nurseries do better than childminders at preparing children for school.
It said that while most childminders provide children with a good level of care, ‘many have found it more challenging to provide for the learning and development set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage.’
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
