Nursery World - Ofsted launches five-year strategy to take account of pandemic's impact on youngest children

Ofsted has published a new five-year strategy with a stronger focus on the inspectorate’s work in the early years, acknowledging that the sector has been 'hit hard' by Covid.

Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman: 'We will do everything in our power to help every child gain the best start in life.’

The strategy sets out how it will continue its work to improve the lives of children and young people, which is more important than ever following the disruption and distress of the past two years, the inspectorate said.

Ofsted said the strategy centres on ‘the fundamental principle that Ofsted will be a force for improvement through the intelligent, responsible and focused use of inspection, regulation and insights.’

It sets out the strategic priorities for Ofsted over the next five years, which include a stronger focus on the inspectorate’s work in the early years and ensuring children get the best start in life.

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