Scotland is overhauling its early years regulation with the introduction of a grading system designed to promote parental involvement and a more targeted approach to inspection.
Instead of opting for one hotel star-type rating, from April it will be awarding four individual scores. National regulator the Care Commission believes this is a better way to reflect the true strengths - or weaknesses - of a provider and is more practical for users.
Currently, early years settings are inspected annually, and while detailed reports are available, there is no grading system. Under the new organisation, nurseries, playgroups and childminders will be marked on the areas of care and support, environment, staffing and management/leadership. Each mark will be on a scale of 1 - 6, with 6 representing 'excellent'.
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