Ofsted have released the statistics gathered regarding childcare inspections up to August 2016. The key findings are that 'the proportion of providers on the Early Years Register (EYR) judged good or outstanding is at its highest ever', that 'the number of places offered by childcare providers on the EYR has decreased slightly' and finally that 'The number of childminders registered with Ofsted has continued to decrease'. You can read the report here.