Future of privatised early years inspections revealed by Ofsted

Ofsted has confirmed the appointment of two companies to take over the inspection of childcare providers in England.  The five-year contracts are expected to begin on 1 September. 06-03-2010

In an exclusive interview with Nursery World, Jean Humphrys, director of early years development at Ofsted, said that all childcare providers would receive a letter about the outsourcing in June or July and gave more details of how inspections would be carried out in the future.  With thanks to Nursery World.  To read the full story go to:
http://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/news/bulletin/NurseryWorldUpdate/article/987408/?DCMP=EMC-NurseryWorldUpdate