Under reforms unveiled by Ofsted last month, all early years settings on the Early Years Register, maintained schools and academies, non-association independent schools, and further education and skills providers will be assessed through a common inspection framework (CIF).
The CIF, set to be introduced from September, is Ofsted's attempt to harmonise inspections of education settings, and introduces a number of changes for early years settings. Three experts give their verdict on what these changes will mean for providers.
Anne Parker, early years adviser, National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)
Our campaign for inspections with notice for early years settings has been successful. Nurseries will now get a phone call the day before, just as schools have always done.
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