That's one of the biggest questions facing the early years sector at the moment. Chief inspector of schools Sir Michael Wilshaw made clear his preference for schools when launching Ofsted's first early years report earlier this month and, in the process, unleashed a barrage of controversy that is ongoing.
The topic is up for reflection in our Analysis this week (pages 16-17). In the piece, Dr Julian Grenier reminds us that 'school-based provision' and 'teaching' do not necessarily equate to 'formal' education. I was reminded of that very fact at last month's Education Show in Birmingham when a variety of 'academy' professionals visited our stand.
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