DfEE using spin, say childcarers

By James Tweed, Nursery World, 11 July 2000

Angry early years organisations have accused the Government of embarking on a spin campaign following claims that the sector has given a positive response to the consultation on national standards for daycare.

Both the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) and the National Childminding Association (NCMA) rejected a statement issued by the Department for Education and Employment last Friday which said they had 'commented positively on many aspects of the standards'. Rosemary Murphy, NDNA chief executive, said, 'This is a great example of Government spin. It is amazing that a press release which clouds the issues can be put out...

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