Few look forward to the day Ofsted calls. There is more reason now to be deeply worried by developments that will increase its role when it is already far too powerful. It is like a hungry tiger, roaming the early years landscape and gobbling up things that should be left to others. It's time to put Ofsted back in its cage.
Ofsted is meant to be an inspection agency, maintaining a register that ensures that legal requirements are met. And yet the current intention is for inspectors to pay little heed to welfare requirements. Meeting basic standards for children's well-being should be assured - parents need to know that this is a regulated and inspected area.
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