In its report on the impact of the EYFS, the watchdog said all types of provider from large primary schools to childminders working with one or two children could deliver the framework well.
The report found that at the end of August 2010, the percentage of providers judged good or outstanding had increased to 68 per cent, compared with 59 per cent at the end of August 2008 — before EYFS was introduced.
Providers that were judged as delivering best practice were often using established routines, had high expectations of children’s behaviour and made good use of external support. Commitment to developing practice was also highlighted with nine out of the 12 outstanding childminders visited as part of the report having qualifications above the minimum requirement.
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