The new 30hrs childcare offer has been put on hold until funding is put in place There has been a vote in the House of Lords for a new childcare Bill clause; this has arisen due to the government’s offer of the 30hrs free childcare. However it has now been put on hold until the government carry out a funding review and put in place a sustainable … [Read more...] about Government’s 30hrs childcare offer on hold
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New updated Common Inspection Framework
The common inspection framework: education, skills and early years This document was last updated on the 28th August 2015 Framework for inspections carried out, respectively, under section 5 of the Education Act 2005 (as amended), section 109 of the Education and Skills Act 2008, the Education and Inspections Act 2006, and the Childcare Act … [Read more...] about New updated Common Inspection Framework
Common inspection framework: education, skills and early years from September 2015
Common inspection framework This Common Inspection Framework handbook has been created for inspections carried out from September 2015. The common inspection framework gives clear guidance on how Ofsted will inspect maintained schools and academies, non-association independent schools, further education and skills provision and registered early … [Read more...] about Common inspection framework: education, skills and early years from September 2015
Early years inspection handbook for inspectors
A new handbook written for inspecting registered early years provision required to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage The handbook contains guidance for Ofsted inspectors conducting inspections. It gives clear information on what inspectors must do and it helps providers understand what is expected. This guidance is to be used from 1st … [Read more...] about Early years inspection handbook for inspectors
EYFS progress check at age 2: a know how guide
The EYFS requires early years settings to complete and share with parents a short document outlining children's development, this document is competed by the child's key person and is a summary of the child's development between 24 and 36 months. This progress checks allows both the key person, parents and professionals to identify the child's … [Read more...] about EYFS progress check at age 2: a know how guide