Ofsted figures released

Following the release today of Ofsted’s published data on childcare providers and inspection outcomes for the period to the end of September 2010. 

 

Catherine Farrell, Joint Chief Executive at NCMA said "It is encouraging to see that 98 per cent of registered childminders are achieving and exceeding inspection standards, proving that the quality of home-based childcare continues to be high.

 

"In these challenging economic times, it is vital that investment in childminding is sustained to ensure that families can continue to access high-quality, flexible childcare."

 

A copy of the quarterly figures can be downloaded from Ofsted's website.

 

Last updated: 11/1/2010