1. Ofsted Guidance update ‘Early years inspection handbook’ – Update has been published this week. There have only been minor changes including areas related to research visits and certificate checks. You can view the summary here.
2. Ofsted publishes its first review of early years education – The inspectorate has published ‘Best start in life part 1: setting the scene’ as the first of its series of research reviews into early years education. It draws on a range of published research to consider how early years practitioners deliver high-quality education. For a summary, read Ofsted’s accompanying press release here
Important and exciting conference at Coram Campus in London to Start from the Child and explore the continuum of learning and development from birth to seven years of age
Change to the Childcare Regulations to extend the application window for those who are planning to start a new job or return to work from parental leave.
