EYFS consultation
February 7 2013
The children’s minister has recently published proposals for changes to the statutory framework for registered EYFS settings, that is settings that provide for children under the age of three. Read more
2013 Inspections Under Way
January 17 2013
The inspection year has begun and both Integrated and Intermediate Inspections are under way. Read more
Introduction of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
November 27 2012
Many schools will be aware that the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) will be merging on 1st December 2012. The initial noticeable changes are in terminology and branding. There is also a new DBS application form, with minor changes from the previous CRB version. CRB application forms will continue to be accepted until the end of February 2013. Read more
EYFS exemptions
October 30 2012
As from 26 October independent schools can opt-out of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. Read more