National Quality Framework
On August 17th and 18th 2010 the centre underwent their Accreditation validation review. We successfully demonstrated over 500 principles with only 1 indicator that was partially demonstrated. The outcome being 99.9%.
As the Accreditation system as we know it changes as of 2012 we look forward to working closely with organisations in the future to incorporate the National Quality Framework and Standard and continuing high quality care.
National Quality Framework (NQF)
From 1 January 2012 or when the legislation is passed through State Government, most long day care, family day care, preschool (or kindergarten) and outside schools hours care services will be operating under the National Quality Framework.
The National Quality Framework aims to raise the quality of education and care across Australian services by introducing a National Quality Standard – this is a standard that all services will have to work to. These changes will provide families with information on the quality of care to help them make informed choices about which service will best meet their needs.
National Quality Standard
The National Quality Standard is divided into seven Quality Areas:
1. Educational program and practice
2. Children’s health and safety
3. Physical environment
4. Staffing arrangements
5. Relationships with children
6. Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
7. Leadership and service management.
The National Quality Standard aims to promote:
- The safety, health and wellbeing of children.
- A focus on achieving outcomes for children through high-quality educational programs.
- Families’ understanding of what distinguishes a quality service.
For more information please access acecqa.gov.au