Rush to register holiday schemes

Ofsted has advised providers wishing to set up holiday playschemes in England this summer to get their applications for registration to their local council as early as possible and well before July, when it will take over new registrations. The schools inspectorate has published a guide for providers, 'What to expect from the regulation of childcare services', which warns that its Early Years Directorate will not be able to process applications for holiday playschemes in July and August.