Nursery World - Ofsted's Nick Hudson adds childminding to his brief

Ofsted has made leadership changes within its organisation which see early education and childminding returning to the remit of one director.

Nick Hudson (pictured), director of Early Years Education, now absorbs responsibility for childminding into his role, which makes him the senior point of contact for all aspects of early years. He is supported by Gill Jones, Ofsted's deputy director, Early Education. nickhudson

Lorna Fitzjohn, formerly director of childminding, moves to the role of director of Education and Skills.

Ms Fitzjohn was given her childminding role at the same time as Mr Hudson’s appointment just five months ago, when Ofsted director Sue Gregory announced her retirement.

MONITORING VISITS PHASED OUT

Ofsted has confirmed that settings judged to ‘require improvement’ are unlikely to receive a monitoring visit from the inspectorate.

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