It has certainly been a long waiting game and with the outcome of so many reviews still pending, nurseries can be forgiven for feeling they are in limbo.
However, with the revised EYFS due for publication imminently, there is a sense that things are beginning to get moving. Nurseries can start to anticipate how wider changes - in areas such as qualifications, inspections and the Code of Practice - might impact their business outlook.
It's worth bearing in mind that the move to reducing bureaucracy and 'slimming down' will not necessarily mean less pressure on staff and management when it comes to demonstrating good practice, achieving an impressive Ofsted and winning new customers.
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