Little Wonders is part of the Preschool Learning Alliances, Reflecting on Quality, Quality Assurance Programme.
"Reflecting on Quality, is the Preschool Learning Alliance's accreditation scheme, which supports early years settings to deliver the highest possible standards of education and care for children. By achieving Reflecting on Quality, settings can demonstrate to parents, professionals and the wider community that the service offered is of a consistently high standard."

Core principles and beliefs

Reflecting on Quality is based on the Alliance's core principles and beliefs that:

	parents are children's most important teachers and practitioners work with them
	children learn through play and by becoming involved in activities
	learning occurs in social groups and the settings is a learning community for children and families

The scheme supports:

	involvement of parents and children in the quality improvement process
	practitioners' active work-based learning
	communication that encourages practitioners to share new learning about effective practice

Continuous Improvement

The scheme supports the 'observe, reflect, improve, review' process and involves the following aspects of continuous quality improvement:

	listening to parents and children's views on quality
	enhancing what is done to promote the best outcomes for children
	developing a clear vision and sense of purpose
	adopting a whole setting approach
	sharing knowledge and the development of a learning culture
	commitment to continuous professional development
	reflection and self-evaluation as a continuous process
	identification of strengths and the prioritisation of areas for development
	sharing and celebrating effective practice within and between settings