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Ofsted clampdown sees early years grades fall

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.

Editor's view - Red tape removal

Opinion

Monday, February 24, 2014

| Nursery World

There's no doubt that the raft of reforms announced as part of the Government's response to the 'Regulation of Childcare' consultation are a sincere attempt to make childcare more affordable and accessible.

After-school warehousing vs quality childcare

Opinion

Friday, February 21, 2014

| Nursery World

Government reforms to out-of-school clubs will be detrimental to the sector and children, warns director of the Out of School Alliance Catherine Wrench.

Ofsted revises rules for compliance inspections

News

Monday, February 17, 2014

| Nursery World

The early years sector has welcomed the decision by Ofsted that it will no longer automatically carry out a full inspection following a compliance investigation.

NDNA calls for clarity on nursery staff 'disqualified by association'

News

Monday, February 10, 2014

| Nursery World

The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) is calling on the Department for Education (DfE) to make the rules clearer concerning practitioners who live with someone who is disqualified from working with children.