However, there must be near-universal admiration for the ambition, scope and thoughtful, principled nature of the report.
And the way it is written is a delight after the turgid experience of wading through so many reports produced through the channels of Government and committees. The text is jargon-free, clear and direct, spelling out the reasoning in no-nonsense fashion.
Phrases such as 'wiping noses' and 'it feels right to me' appear throughout the report. There is a logical structure, and the reader is taken on a journey of substance and sense.
At the same time, it is evident that there has been wide and meaningful consultation with the early years and childcare sector, and that opinions, feelings and experiences have been recognised and reflected upon.
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