Ofsted has today set-out plans to make the following changes to early years inspection and regulation:
Unlike schools, the move from a single judgement to a report card will not happen immediately for the early years sector.
Until this change is made, all registered early years settings, including childminder agencies, will continue to receive a single headline grade of overall effectiveness alongside the sub judgements.
The inspectorate also wants the Government to review legislation relating to the Childcare Register so fraud in the childcare system can be tackled.
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