Blog Ofsted: early years

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Ofsted's 2023 priorities for early years

Lee Owston, National Director Education and Yvette Stanley, National Director Regulation and Social Care, 2 February 2023 - Childminder registration, Early years, Nannies

Before looking ahead to what 2023 will hold for the early years sector, it's worth reflecting on the year that has just passed. Ofsted ended the year with the publication of our Annual Report, which provides an overview of what …

Streamlining the early years registration process

Alex Magloire, Deputy Director, Early Years Regulatory Practice, 25 November 2022 - Childminder registration, Early years

Being a right-touch regulator is one of our new strategic priorities. This means ensuring that our regulation promotes high-quality care, education, and safeguarding for children, while being proportionate in our approach and reducing any unnecessary bureaucracy or burden. We’re also …