Commentary on Sections and Schedules Part 3 – Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England Chapter 1: General Functions of Chief Inspector Section 31: General functions of the Chief Inspector
79.Section 31 sets out the general functions of the Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools (subsequently referred to as the Chief Inspector) which include keeping the Secretary of State informed about the quality and standards of registered early years provision and unregistered early years provision in schools and its contribution to the well-being of children, and advising the Secretary of State on matters relating to early and later years provision.