Settings well organised while QA boosts ratings

By Catherine Gaunt, Nursery World, 27 August 2008

Ofsted's third and final review from the three-year cycle of inspections focuses on how early years and childcare providers organise, lead and manage settings to promote positive outcomes for children.

The report, and a new website, give examples of good practice from the three-year cycle of inspections. Nearly all settings (97 per cent) were found satisfactory or better in organisation, and more than half (54 per cent) good or outstanding. The report said, 'In the best settings, adults organise the day to focus on the needs of each child. The providers promote an ethos where children are welcomed warmly and...

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