FREE ENTITLEMENT
I am writing in response to 'Standing firm on fees' by Brighton nurseryowner, Roopal Gordon (In my view, 11 August). As an owner of threesettings on the south side of Birmingham, I was surprised by her remarkthat 'parents should not be required to pay top-up fees for the freeentitlement'.
One of my settings recently achieved Outstanding in every area in itsOfsted report and I hope the other two will achieve the same, as we areconstantly striving not only to meet our legislative requirements butalso to provide high-quality care - while still offering a 'lifeline' tosome parents. One of my settings is also in a disadvantaged area and hasbeen piloting the 15 hours free entitlement.
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