National Quality Framework
The National Quality Framework is an agreement between all Australian Government Child Departments to work together to provide better educational and developmental outcomes for children. This framework provides a new quality standard for early education and covers care across day care centres including long day care, family day care, kindergarten and outside school hours care.
The National Quality Framework Includes:
The National Law and National Regulations
The National Quality Standard
An Assessment and quality rating process
National learning frameworks
What this means for you is:
Educational Program and Practice: your child is supported to participate in play and learning
Children’s Health and Safety: your child is protected from illness and hazards
Physical Environment: your child plays in a safe and well-maintained environment
Staffing Arrangements: there is always a high ratio of caring educators to give your child the attention they need
Partnerships with Families and Communities: local community involvement and respect and inclusion of all beliefs and values
Leadership and Service Management: your child is cared for in a positive environment
The major benefits of the National Quality Framework include:
Improved educator to child ratios, ensuring children have greater individual care and attention
Educators with increased skills and qualifications
Better support for children’s learning and development through approved learning frameworks
Consistent, transparent information on educators, providers, and services in the national registers
