General functions of the Chief InspectorE+W
3E+WThe Chief Inspector has the general duty of keeping [F1the Assembly] informed about—
(a)the quality and standards of relevant nursery education,
[F2(aa)how far relevant nursery education meets the needs of the range of children for whom it is provided,
(ab)the quality of leadership and management in connection with the provision of relevant nursery education,
(ac)the contribution of relevant nursery education to the well-being of the children for whom it is provided,] and
(b)the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of children for whom relevant nursery education is provided.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 26 para. 3 substituted (1.9.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 109(2), Sch. 2 para. 36(8); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)
F2Sch. 26 para. 3(aa)-(ac) inserted (3.10.2005 for E.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 7 para. 11 (with s. 119); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 6
4E+WWhen asked to do so by [F3the Assembly], the Chief Inspector shall give advice to [F3the Assembly] on such matters relating to relevant nursery education as may be specified in [F4the Assembly's] request.
Textual Amendments
F3Words in Sch. 26 para. 4 substituted (1.9.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 109(2), Sch. 2 para. 36(9)(a); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)
F4Words in Sch. 26 para. 4 substituted (1.9.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 109(2), Sch. 2 para. 36(9)(b); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)
5E+WThe Chief Inspector may at any time give advice to [F5the Assembly] on any matter connected with—
(a)relevant nursery education generally, or
(b)relevant nursery education, or nursery education under consideration for funding, provided at particular premises.
Textual Amendments
F5Words in Sch. 26 para. 5 substituted (1.9.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), s. 109(2), Sch. 2 para. 36(10); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)