Latest Ofsted figures for early years inspections show that 80 per cent of providers were judged good or outstanding at their most recent inspection, but that in the latest reporting period, 1 July-31 August 2014, this stood at 74 per cent.
The good and outstanding figure for 1 April-30 June was also 74 per cent, up from the previous periods at 68 per cent and 66 per cent. However, if results for individual periods continue to run below the 80 per cent total, this will eventually lead to a fall overall.
The 'most recent inspection' figure may not have been affected because greater proportions of providers with lower grades are being inspected in any given period.
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