Inspections show improvements
Ofsted’s published data on childcare
inspection outcomes, for the period from end of
September to end of December 2009 show an improvement in
results, particuarly for childcarers on domestic premises.
Andrew Fletcher, NCMA Joint Chief Executive
said:
"It is very encouraging to see that the number
of registered childminders achieving and exceeding inspection
standards is improving with 97 per cent making the grade. The
numbers receiving ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ ratings remains at
a high level: 66 per cent.
"There is also a very good picture emerging
among settings classed as Childcare on Domestic Premises, where
more than four childminders care for children together. Results
show dramatic improvement on the previous quarter, with three
quarters of these settings achieving ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’
results. This is great news for the home-based childcare sector and
demonstrates a commitment to the continuous improvement and
provision of high quality childcare.
“It is crucial that all childminders are able
to access a dedicated quality improvement network to raise the
quality of home-based childcare provision yet further. Evidence
suggests that there is strong link between childminders’
participation in a quality improvement scheme and higher levels of
‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ outcomes in Ofsted inspection."