Abu Dhabi develops world's first quality assessment system for children's activities
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has developed the world's first quality assessment system of its scale for places and activities used by children outside schools and nurseries, covering everything from parks and playgrounds to museums, libraries and entertainment centres. The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) said the Quality Recognition System (QRS) would assess venues and services against six…
Abu Dhabi has created the world's first comprehensive quality assessment system for children's activities outside of schools and nurseries. The Quality Recognition System (QRS) evaluates venues and services based on six key standards: safety, child development, staff competence, inclusion, community engagement, and governance. The initiative aims to help parents make informed decisions and encourage businesses to improve the quality of experiences for children aged 0 to 8.
A pilot phase involving 35 facilities across seven categories of children's activities has already taken place, with assessors conducting over 75 site visits and providing extensive support. Participants received practical improvements, such as strengthening child protection policies and expanding staff training. The authority plans to expand the framework to cover services for children up to the age of 18.
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