Schools standards minister Stephen Timms told the tenth annual conference of the Kids' Clubs Network in London today (Thursday) that the aim of the scheme, Investors in Children, is 'to help parents choose what's right for their children by providing a simple, practical guide to the quality of care and education'.
Investors in Children will set a nationally-recognised standard on top of existing Quality Assurance schemes, Mr Timms said. Providers wanting to take part in the scheme, which will be voluntary, will be assessed on three criteria - their Ofsted inspection results, accreditation from a Quality Assurance scheme, and their staff's qualifications, education and training - leading to a rating of one, two or three stars.
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