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Ofsted trials new complaints process following feedback

Monday, May 19, 2014

| Nursery World

During May, Ofsted is piloting a new way of dealing with complaints about early years settings, Nursery World can exclusively reveal.

Exclusive: Ofsted - Data delay exposed

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Monday, April 21, 2014

| Nursery World

An investigation by the Pre-school Learning Alliance has revealed that data on more than 400 early years inspections was omitted from quarterly statistics published by Ofsted last year due to delays in the publication of inspection reports, Nursery World can exclusively reveal.

Ofsted clampdown sees early years grades fall

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

| Nursery World

The latest statistics for early years inspections show that Ofsted is being tougher on childminders and nurseries with more being judged inadequate and fewer given an outstanding grade.

Ofsted Big Conversation to carry on

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Monday, November 4, 2013

| Nursery World

The Ofsted Big Conversation is planning to take its next step forward by setting up a structure for regular meetings with Ofsted’s regional directors.

New Ofsted framework: Judgements to take into account history of provider

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Friday, October 4, 2013

| Nursery World

The new Ofsted inspection framework says that inspectors must keep the 'bigger picture' in mind and take into account the history of provision, including any concerns, when making their judgement.

FOI request shows very few Ofsted complaints upheld

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

| Nursery World

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request filed by a 'downgraded' nursery provider has revealed that only a tiny percentage of settings have had their complaint upheld by Ofsted and judgement changed.