national quality standards
Task A: Research National quality standards
National quality standard definition; ‘the national quality standard is the benchmark for the quality of early childhood education and care in Australia.’
National Quality Standard (NQS) is the main aspect of the NQF which sets a national standard for early childhood education and care, and also outside school hours care services in Australia. It 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
The national quality standard (NQS) has been introduced to make sure that children enjoy great possible surroundings in their early educational and developmental years; the NQS encourages constant improvement in quality, such as:
Improved educator to child ratios
Greater individual care and attention for children
Educators with increased skills and qualifications
Better support for children’s learning and development
A national register to help parents assess the quality of education and care services in their area.
The national quality standard comprises of seven quality areas, which are:
Education program and practice
Children’s health and safety
Physical environment
Staffing arrangements
Relationships with children
Collaborative partnerships with families
Leadership and services management
National quality standard should be applied/ followed by all long day care, family day care; outside school hours care services and preschools.
National quality frameworks
National quality framework definition; ‘the national quality framework is part of the Australian government’s program for early childhood education and child care focused on providing Australian families with high-quality, accessible and affordable integrated early childhood education and child care.’
In December 2009, all Australian
National quality standard definition; ‘the national quality standard is the benchmark for the quality of early childhood education and care in Australia.’
National Quality Standard (NQS) is the main aspect of the NQF which sets a national standard for early childhood education and care, and also outside school hours care services in Australia. It 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
The national quality standard (NQS) has been introduced to make sure that children enjoy great possible surroundings in their early educational and developmental years; the NQS encourages constant improvement in quality, such as:
Improved educator to child ratios
Greater individual care and attention for children
Educators with increased skills and qualifications
Better support for children’s learning and development
A national register to help parents assess the quality of education and care services in their area.
The national quality standard comprises of seven quality areas, which are:
Education program and practice
Children’s health and safety
Physical environment
Staffing arrangements
Relationships with children
Collaborative partnerships with families
Leadership and services management
National quality standard should be applied/ followed by all long day care, family day care; outside school hours care services and preschools.
National quality frameworks
National quality framework definition; ‘the national quality framework is part of the Australian government’s program for early childhood education and child care focused on providing Australian families with high-quality, accessible and affordable integrated early childhood education and child care.’
In December 2009, all Australian