Early years support ‘more important than ever’ after pandemic, Ofsted says

Support from childminders and nurseries is “even more important” in preparing children for school following the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Ofsted. The comment comes as a new report by the inspectorate finds that fewer children are leaving early years settings ready to start reception following the health crisis. In its report Education recovery in early years providers: summer 2022, Ofsted states that pandemic restrictions including the closure of schools and childcare settings to all but vulnerable children and children of key workers “has meant that some children have missed time at their early years providers”. Read more.