We welcome Sir Michael Wilshaw's recognition that in some areas of the country most children do well and the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged is closing (cypnow.co.uk, 3 April).
Much of his criticism seems to be directed at the system rather than individual providers.
Yes, the gap needs to be narrowed further and there is much excellent provision across the country doing just that. We cannot expect nurseries alone to solve all society's problems, in the same way we cannot expect schools to.
We reject the notion that the primary purpose of nurseries is to prepare children for school - early childhood and childcare must not be "schoolified".
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