The Scottish Independent Nurseries Association is calling for a national quality assurance scheme for all early years settings in Scotland to reassure parents in the wake of a spate of scare stories in the media.
SINA director Mairi Maciver Clark said she envisaged that such a scheme would be similar to Investors in People status, but apply to all early years care and education providers, whether in the voluntary, private or local authority sectors.
Ms Maciver Clark said, 'The time is right for a quality assurance scheme accredited by the United Kingdom Accredited Services.' UKAS is the only national body recognised by the Government to assess organisations against international standards.
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