The names of the first 24 early years quality assurance schemes to be fully endorsed under the new Investors in Children (IiC) kitemark will be announced in early October - if all goes to plan.
However, the plans have become such regular visitors to the drawing board that cynics in the sector are not holding their breath. Indeed, some are wondering whether, after the latest developments, there will be any incentives other than altruism for childcarers to join a quality assurance programme.
IiC has come a long way since the Prime Minister unveiled plans in early 2001 for awarding providers with hotel-style star ratings of their facilities and quality of service.
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