National Quality Framework
Research has shown a child’s experience in their first five years sets the course for the rest of their life. To provide children with the best possible start to their education, the Australian Government – in partnership with all states and territories – has introduced the National Quality Framework to ensure high quality and consistent early childhood education and care across Australia.
Quality Area 1
Educational Program & Practice
Educational program and practice of educators are child-centred, stimulating and maximise opportunities for enhancing and extending each child’s learning and development.
Quality Area 2
Children’s Health & Safety
Children’s Health & Safety Children have the right to experience quality education and care in an environment that safeguards and promotes their health, safety and wellbeing.
Quality Area 3
Physical Environment
Physical environment is safe, suitable and provides a rich and diverse range of experiences that promote children’s learning and development.
Quality Area 4
Staffing Arrangement’s
Qualified and experienced educators,
who develop warm, respectful relationships with children, create predictable environments and encourage children’s active engagement in the learning program.
Quality Area 5
Relationships with Children
Relationships with children are responsive, respectful and promote children’s sense of security and belonging.
Quality Area 6
Collaborative partnerships with families & communities
Collaborative relationships with families are fundamental to achieving quality outcomes for children, and community partnerships based on active communication, consultation and collaboration are essential.
Quality Area 7
Governance & Leadership
Effective leadership and governance of the service contributes to quality environments for children’s learning and development. Effective leaders establish shared values for the service and set clear direction for the service’s continuous improvement.