It says a consultation that suggests Ofsted should take account of participation in quality assurance schemes approved by the DfES's Investors in Children in determining inspection visits, would blur the line between regulation and schemes designed to help settings to improve.
The alliance also hit out at possible changes to the format of assessments that would mean good settings were given a less detailed report than those found to be inadequate. But it welcomed plans to introduce more unannounced inspections.
Michael Freeston, director of training and quality assurance, said: "This can only help create further trust between parents and staff."
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