Will there be a league table? Will we be judged on the quality of our carpets or our cuddles, where the children in our care are on the centile charts for height or weight, perhaps even how the children perform in their development checks? Or will stars be given for the carers' academic qualifications?
I apologise if this seems facetious, but look at school league tables. They only illustrate results, not the quality of the school. For example, those with special needs units are at the bottom of the tables does this mean they are poorer schools?
I think resources would be far better directed towards giving parents information so they can make informed choices best suited to their and their child's individual needs. Systems for inspection and registration are already in place to ensure quality of provision.
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