DISCRIMINATING RULE
I read with dismay and disquiet Dawn Primarolo's column last month (6 August). While stating that good-quality early learning and childcare gives all children a better start in life, she then reaffirms the Government's commitment that only settings judged 'good or outstanding' will be able to provide the Free Entitlement to two-year-olds from September.
My understanding is that the Free Entitlement is precisely that - a universal opportunity for all children entitled to access early education. The delivery by only good or outstanding providers will make it a benefit. The EYFS is delivered equally by law by all settings and the EYFS makes no distinction on who delivers it according to grades achieved at inspection.
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