UNISON, the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) and First Division
Association (FDA) have today (3 September) condemned plans by Ofsted to
privatise early education and childcare inspections and have called for a re-
think.
Early education and childcare inspectors working for Ofsted ensure standards
across nurseries, summer play schemes, pre-schools and childminding
services.
The privatisation plans come at the same time as a long running pay dispute
in Ofsted over the imposition of a divisive new pay structure and a below
inflation pay settlement. Some members of staff have been asked to take a
three-year pay freeze.
Commenting on the plans, Jon Richards, UNISON Senior National Officer for
Ofsted, said: