Opinion

Bumps and bruises: what Ofsted needs

Dee Coleman, Principal Officer, Early Years, explains what Ofsted does and does not require for accident notifications and mobile phones

When it comes to early years, it’s important that young children are able to develop physical skills and enjoy the benefits of a good story, and much else besides. But, first and foremost, they need to be in a safe environment; whether that’s a nursery, pre-school, forest school or childminder’s home.

In this respect, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) lists the requirements that all early years providers must meet. We sometimes hear that providers think they need to put in place more steps to meet Ofsted’s requirements. The truth is, we do not set any additional requirements other than what the EYFS says.

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