There are some very worrying statistics in Ofsted's new report on childcare.Childcare places in England judged to be good or outstanding have dropped recently, according to Ofsted. 57% of 27,200 settings inspected in 2006-07 were classed in these categories, which meant an overall drop of four percent on the previous year.
More worryingly, the education watchdog has classed four percent of all childminders, nurseries and crèches as 'inadequate'. Bad points were raised such as a lack of activities and poor staff training. The inspectors report that of the half a million children in childcare, 285,000 were receiving 'good' or 'outstanding' care. In 96% of childcare settings, the children are receiving 'satisfactory' or better care.
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