Quality Accreditation schemes
Getting to a high level of quality and staying there is essential from the point of view of Ofsead. It is equally important from the point of view of the users of your services. Finding the right balance between quality and affordability is critical in sustaining the business. Making sure that parents and carers see you as good value will help ensure they keep using you and spread the good word to others.
Common areas covered by accreditation schemes are:
- Aims and objectives of the setting.
- Curriculum planning, review & evaluation.
- Early Years curriculum.
- Session plans and routine.
- Staffing.
- Interaction.
- Parental involvement .
- Premises and equipment.
- Safety.
- Administration.
- Community links