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Ofsted report says best place for twos is in schools

Monday, April 7, 2014

| Nursery World

The early years sector has been left in no doubt that Ofsted believes that the best place for the poorest two-year-olds is in schools.

Ofsted clampdown sees early years grades fall

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

| Nursery World

The latest statistics for early years inspections show that Ofsted is being tougher on childminders and nurseries with more being judged inadequate and fewer given an outstanding grade.

Ofsted Big Conversation to carry on

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Monday, November 4, 2013

| Nursery World

The Ofsted Big Conversation is planning to take its next step forward by setting up a structure for regular meetings with Ofsted’s regional directors.

DfE parents' survey re-ignites fears over ratio changes

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Monday, October 28, 2013

| Nursery World

A new Department for Education survey asking parents for their opinions on staff:child ratios has raised concern among the sector that there will be a renewed push for a relaxation.

Exclusive - Minister says rates and VAT changes may be considered

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Friday, October 18, 2013

| Nursery World

Education secretary Michael Gove has mooted the possibility that changes to business rate relief and VAT for nurseries could be considered at the same time as plans being looked into for academies and free schools.

New Ofsted framework: Judgements to take into account history of provider

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Friday, October 4, 2013

| Nursery World

The new Ofsted inspection framework says that inspectors must keep the 'bigger picture' in mind and take into account the history of provision, including any concerns, when making their judgement.

FOI request shows very few Ofsted complaints upheld

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

| Nursery World

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request filed by a 'downgraded' nursery provider has revealed that only a tiny percentage of settings have had their complaint upheld by Ofsted and judgement changed.

Ofsted 'willing' to meet with nurseries and childminders

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

| Nursery World

Following last weekend's Big Conversation, Ofsted has confirmed that it would like to meet with representatives from the early years sector.

Ofsted Big Conversation: Sector makes list of actions for Ofsted

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Friday, September 20, 2013

| Nursery World

The weekend of action sparked a wealth of ideas from nursery owners, practitioners, and childminders, among others.

Nursery Management: Sustainability - Swings and roundabouts?

Features

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

| Nursery World

With the Government making plans to create a more flexible and responsive childcare market, Karen Faux asks professionals for their suggestions for improvement on provision.

New plans could make it easier to buy nursery premises

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Friday, September 6, 2013

| Nursery World

Prospective or current nursery owners could find it easier to purchase premises in the future, under plans being considered by the Government.

Ofsted Big Conversation weekend - latest meetings

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Thursday, August 29, 2013

| Nursery World

Two more venues have been added for the early years sector's Ofsted Big Conversation weekend.

Employers call for clarity on Tax Free Childcare

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

| Nursery World

Many employers are confused about the benefits of the Government's new Tax-Free Childcare scheme and unclear about how they will be involved, new research suggests.

Nursery to open in former police building

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

| Nursery World

An office building previously owned by Greater Manchester Police will be refurbished and open as a nursery early next year.

Nursery rape case review criticises poor management

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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

| Nursery World

Failings in a nursery's management and by Ofsted and a local authority meant that concerns about a nursery assistant who raped a toddler were missed.

Pre-School Learning Alliance requests Ofsted data on inspection outcomes

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

| Nursery World

The Pre-School Learning Alliance (PLA) has filed a Freedom of Information (FOI) request with Ofsted asking for data on the number of early years settings downgraded in recent inspections.

Sector organises meetings for 'Ofsted Big Conversation'

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Monday, August 19, 2013

| Nursery World

The early years sector is to come together on the weekend of the 13 and 14 September to discuss how to effectively engage with Ofsted following mounting concern over inspections.

HR Update - The impact of tribunal fees

Features

Friday, August 9, 2013

| Nursery World

Jacqui Mann of HR4 Nurseries explains how the new employment tribunal fees will affect your business

NDNA takes the sector's inspection concerns to Ofsted

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Friday, August 9, 2013

| Nursery World

As the early years sector's anger about Ofsted inspections threatens to dominate the summer, the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has met with Ofsted to discuss deep concerns.

Injury case 'wake-up call' for sector on health

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Friday, August 9, 2013

| Nursery World

The news that a nursery worker has won a back injury case against her former employer has highlighted a lack of awareness in the sector of the importance of workplace risk assessments, say experts.

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Ofsted report says best place for twos is in schools

Ofsted clampdown sees early years grades fall

Ofsted Big Conversation to carry on

DfE parents' survey re-ignites fears over ratio changes

Exclusive - Minister says rates and VAT changes may be considered

New Ofsted framework: Judgements to take into account history of provider

FOI request shows very few Ofsted complaints upheld

Ofsted 'willing' to meet with nurseries and childminders

Ofsted Big Conversation: Sector makes list of actions for Ofsted

Nursery Management: Sustainability - Swings and roundabouts?

New plans could make it easier to buy nursery premises

Ofsted Big Conversation weekend - latest meetings

Employers call for clarity on Tax Free Childcare

Nursery to open in former police building

Nursery rape case review criticises poor management

Pre-School Learning Alliance requests Ofsted data on inspection outcomes

Sector organises meetings for 'Ofsted Big Conversation'

HR Update - The impact of tribunal fees

NDNA takes the sector's inspection concerns to Ofsted

Injury case 'wake-up call' for sector on health

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