A childminder’s petition to ensure any reform of Ofsted inspections also applies to early years settings, has attracted more than 100,000 signatures.
The petition calling for an end to the inspectorate's 'reign of terror' and for 'fair and just procedures for everyone' has been launched by childminder Katalin Ladoczki, who runs London based Hedgehog House, which has five staff and last year was rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted.
It was created ahead of proposals announced by Ofsted's outgoing chief inspector, Amanda Spielman, in June, to reform the inspection process for education settings. However many of the plans only apply to schools, not early years, resulting in criticism from the sector.
Ladoczki’s petition details how 'one constant source of stress and negativity' for her team has been 'the hostile and inconsistent attitude of Ofsted towards our efforts – and this is an experience shared by every childcare provider and professional I speak to'.
