The Accreditation Scheme: Aiming for Quality, is endorsed by Investors in Children.
The scheme is made up of three stages and the PLA estimates that it will take settings around 18 months to complete.
Michael Freeston, PLA director of training and quality assurance, said, 'I am delighted that we are able to launch the new scheme at a time when the regulator is looking at the issue of standards in the early years. Quality assurance schemes play a key role in helping settings to progress beyond the minimum standards and it is crucial that they remain distinct from the regulatory and inspection process in the longer term.'
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