I am an Ofsted childcare inspector and would like to respond to the news story 'Daycarers in dark about new rules' (4 October) and 'In my view' on nursery inspections (8 November). I hope the...
A new early years teaching qualification, minimum standards for maths and English, and clear job titles and roles, are among some of the 19 recommendations made by Professor Cathy Nutbrown.
Nursery teachers and headteachers who return to work after a break are losing out on a 4,000 'Welcome Back' bonus which is being offered to primary and secondary teachers. The Department for Education...
While the Irish market booms, the growth in places and settings among the largest players in the UKis pretty much at a standstill, finds Catherine Gaunt The fortunes of the 20 biggest nursery groups...
The title of the government consultation ‘Primary Assessment in England’ might have led the early years sector to conclude it didn’t much involve them.
Ofsted has confirmed that early years inspections will continue to be outsourced to third-party inspection providers.
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Montessori settings may consider opting out of the free nursery education entitlement in order to remain viable, according to the chair of the Montessori Schools Association (MSA).
Whichever party wins the upcoming General Election, investment will remain a priority for the early years sector