The inspectorate re-introduced early years inspections in some settings last month, and has updated guidance for inspections that will take place from 1 September 2021.
Ofsted resumed full graded early inspection framework (EIF) inspections in early years on 4 May. More details on how providers will be inspected from May can be found in Ofsted’s coronavirus (Covid-19) rolling update.
The Department for Education has confirmed that the Early Years Foundation Stage disapplications are due to come to an end of 31 August in an update to the statutory guidance.
However, the disapplications may end sooner. Should all coronavirus restrictions be lifted on 19 July, the DfE suggest, the conditions under which disapplications were granted would no longer apply. This is also set to apply to disapplications relating to Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificates.
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