We fought the inspection system and won! Within seven working days of the EYFS coming into force in September 2008, we had an inspection at my nursery. I had been on the sick, but when I had a call from my deputy to say there were two inspectors at the nursery I decided to attend in spite of being unwell.
Their attitude appeared to be negative from the moment they walked in. There was nothing but criticism, and we had never had anything other than positive reports previously. The main problem they kept raising was the paperwork not being in accordance with the new EYFS requirements. Four members of staff had attended relevant training courses and had all come back with conflicting messages.
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