Just as providers are getting to grips with new-style inspections under the EYFS, more change is on its way. From 1 September this year, Ofsted plans to outsource all of its early years inspections in England, a move that is fuelling anxiety over continuity and expertise of the inspection process.
According to Ofsted, the privatisation route will free it up to focus on quality, bringing greater value for money and flexibility. This move, it says, will enable it to respond to the challenges of 'a changing national agenda while maintaining high standards of inspection'.
It also outlines that over time, the outsourcing of day-to-day management of inspections will create opportunities for strong early years practitioners to train to inspect, and share good practice.
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