The consultation has closed and we now await the Government’s response to our feedback about the proposed...
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Back to blogTake the Christmas Quiz and See if You Can Remember Anything From 2016!
Many of you have broken up this weekend (or broken down!) and the rest of us continue...
Ofsted has discovered Child Poverty
“If we get the early years right, we pave the way for a lifetime of achievement. If...
What is teaching and who are the teachers in Early Years?
Recently, the Chief Inspector for Schools, Sir Michael Wilshaw launched the Annual Report on Early Years 2012-13...
The #OfstedBigconversation – London
The London Big Conversation was hosted last week at LEYF and an informed and lively audience greeted...
If we want to improve the lives of poor two year olds, we need to have an intelligent Ofsted conversation
'More nursery education should be carried out in schools to prepare children better for later education and...
An Invitation to the London #OfstedBigConversation
The London conversation will take place at 9.30 on Friday the 11th April at LEYF Head Office...
An Oscar Speech for Early Years Practitioners
Last week I went to friend’s wedding and when it came to the speeches, she stood up...
The Tale of Two Michaels; ‘Le Ofsted Split’
The breakup of relationship always fascinates us. We are drawn to the details like a moth to...
What happened when Santa got stuck up the Chimney?
When Santa got stuck up the chimney He began to shout, 'I’ll tell Mr Gove and...
Next steps in The #OfstedBigConversation
DISCLAIMER:(!) I know that today is not my usual 'blog day' but we wanted to pass on...
The #OfstedBigConversation: Consistency, transparency and easy access to information
On Friday, 50 lively people came to Marsham St, the headquarters of the London Early Years Foundation,...