Following their keynote speeches, Ellis MP, chair of the APPG for Babies, and Sir Martyn, Ofsted’s chief inspector, took questions from delegates who challenged them on funding and the new inspection framework, which is set to be introduced in November.
Opening the event, Ellis, MP for Ribble Valley, encouraged delegates to get in contact with their local MPs, many of whom are new to the role, and invite them to their settings to make them aware how crucial the first 1,001 days are for child development.
She said, 'Advocacy is key. If they [MPs] don’t hear from you, they don’t think early education is a priority for their constituents.'
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