The results of this second round of accreditation, which were announced last week, bring the number of endorsed schemes to 50. More schemes will be considered in 2005 but a DfES spokesman said it was too early to say how many.
Childcare providers accredited to an Investors in Children quality assurance scheme can display a badge.
The programme was developed to help childcare providers raise standards and help parents identify good quality childcare.
- www.surestart.gov.uk/ensuring quality/investorsinchildren.
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