Kent Quality Mark

 
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2010 Cohort

Dates for 2011 Cohort

Quality Assured for Kent Children Contact Details

What is the Kent Quality Mark?

The Kent Quality mark is a quality improvement tool that builds upon the strong practice that already exists in the county. It supports practitioners to improve outcomes for children through:

small KQM logoA commitment to improving outcomes for all children

small KQM logoA leadership focus on continuing quality improvement

small KQM logoA commitment to continuous professional development for all staff

small KQM logoAn ethos of refective practice to inform improvement planning

The Kent Quality Mark is underpinned by the principles that have been developed by the National Quality Improvement Network.

The Kent Quality Mark Process will:

small KQM logoRecognise and celebrate existing good practice

small KQM logoRaise the quality of provision and improve outcomes for children and their families

small KQM logoSupport and engage practitioners in a process of self-evaluation and action planning

small KQM logoProvide settings with opportunities to become part of local networks and share examples of good practice

Further Details:

small KQM logoWhat is involved? small KQM logoIncluded support and length of accreditation

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2010 CohortBoy Jumping

In 2010, 24 settings were successful in gaining entry to the Kent Quality Mark Scheme. 

Lisa Evans from Abacus Nursery and Childcare in New Romney said

"By carrying out the case study work within the Kent Quality Mark, the staff team work much closer and this has enabled all staff to take ownership over the process involved.  It has been a very positive experience."

Quality is Assured for Kent Children

On Monday 21 March 2011 Kent County Council acknowledged the achievements, hard work and dedication shown by a group of Kent early years nurseries and pre-schools who have achieved the standard to receive the Kent Quality Mark award. PRESS RELEASE......

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2012 Cohort Launch Event

The 2011 cohort consisting of 41 settings is now underway and the launch for the 2012 scheme will take place in early May 2012, details of which will be emailed to all eligible settings in due course in the new year. 

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 Contact DetailsChild with blue paint on hands

For all enquiries please contact:

Paula Freathy
Early Years and Childcare Project Officer
Kroner House
Eurogate Business Park
Ashford TN24 8XU
Tel:  01233 898532
Fax:  01233 898500

 | Published: 16-5-09  | Updated: 19-5-09  | TOP