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Quality Assurance, Part 2: Investors In People

Management Careers & Training
What makes the Investors in People management programme so effective when it comes to motivating staff and boosting the overall success of a business? Mary Evans finds out.

About 22,000 organisations across the UK are registered with Investors In People (IIP), making it one of the most renowned quality assurance schemes in the country.

Since its founding in 1990 as a business improvement tool, IIP has grown to cover every facet of commercial life. Although there are a few notable standard bearers for the scheme in the early years sector, it has not yet enjoyed wide take-up among childcare providers. Only 43 nurseries boasted IIP recognition, according to figures released nearly a year ago, but it is thought that more nurseries have since registered.

Those who gain accreditation say that among the advantages are being part of a wellknown national and international scheme that is recognised and understood by parents.

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