Within the letter, Sir Michael says that, 'Too many reports focus on describing the provision in early years settings rather than on how well children are learning and making progress.'
He goes on to say that, 'Inspectors should focus on evaluating whether children are being adequately prepared for the start of their statutory schooling.'
He also says that inspection reports need to be clear about the extent to which a provider prepares children for school.
Within the letter, Sir Michael lists observations inspectors should make and what they should evaluate and report on. He also stresses that inspectors should apply common sense when observing how well children learn and how effectively adults teach children to develop skills, knowledge and understanding.
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