Meeting the national standards: Be prepared

There's no need for providers to fear inspections under the new national daycare standards. Jean Evans offers reassurance Many early years practitioners are worried about whether they are meeting the new national standards for their type of childcare and how these affect inspections. To face these changes with confidence, it is important to feel prepared before the letter announcing your inspection arrives. The purpose of the annual inspection is to check whether you continue to be qualified to provide childminding or daycare...