As the dual inspection system in early years provision draws increasing criticism, Ruth Thomson asks what should replace it.
This April, money to fund free places for three-year-olds will be made available nationwide; in September, the foundation stage and new early years curriculum will come into place. Together these changes will draw ever more children into publicly funded nursery provision and create a distinct early years phase for children aged three to the end of reception year. Yet while settings and children will be unified by curriculum, they will remain divided by inspection system.
So, isn't it time to move towards a single system? And if so, what should it look like?
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