Pandemic threat to childcare providers
The chief executive of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has praised the “incredible and dedicated work” of early years providers after Ofsted’s latest annual report showed the number of settings rated “good” or “outstanding” had risen to their highest level.
Purnima Tanuku said it is “really encouraging” to see 98 per cent of nurseries judged good or outstanding but warned that the sector needed more government support to maintain provision in the face of the challenges posed by the pandemic.
“We are so proud to represent the early years sector who are achieving these results despite battling so many tough challenges,” said Tanuku.
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