Since launching its e-Quality Counts quality assurance scheme in 2008, the NDNA reports steady take-up and is now offering an extra incentive to members with a specially priced package. Participating members testify that the programme helps them to improve their inspection rating. One of the advantages of the online scheme is that it enables settings to work at their own pace and all staff to get involved. There is ongoing support and feedback from an online mentor, along with tips, advice and motivational e-mails to keep the momentum going.
Claire Heslop, manager of Daisy Chain Nursery in Bradford, thinks that the online programme has taken the original paper scheme, Quality Counts, up to the next level. She originally achieved accreditation in 2005 and was part of the pilot for its successor.
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