UNISON, the Public and Commercial Services Union, (PCS) and First Division
Association (FDA) today (Dec 4) condemned plans to privatise early years
inspections, saying it will drive down standards and could put the safety of
young children at risk. Early education and childcare inspectors work for
Ofsted and have the vital task of ensuring that nurseries, summer play
schemes, pre-schools and childminding services for children are safe and
meet educational standards.
UNISON Senior National Officer for Ofsted, Jon Richards, said: