As widely expected, Tribal Group has been named to cover inspections of nurseries and childminders in the south of England. Tribal already handles school inspections for Ofsted.
The second contract, for the north and the Midlands, has been awarded to Prospects Services.
Earlier this month, Unison warned that privatising early years inspections could lead to a drop in standards. It warned that the move could lead to cuts and job losses.
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