NSW Department of Education & Communities
Our results for the NSW Department of Education & Communities Assessment and Ratings.
We have attained an EXCEEDING rating in the National Quality Standards:
We have attained an EXCEEDING rating in the National Quality Standards:
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Quality Area 1 Exceeding
Quality Area 2 Exceeding Quality Area 3 Exceeding Quality Area 4 Meeting Quality Area 5 Meeting Quality Area 6 Exceeding Quality Area 7 Exceeding |
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National Quality Framework
NQF changes taking effect from 1 October 2023
In 2022, Education Ministers agreed to changes to the National Quality Framework based on findings from the 2019 NQF Review (the Review). The Review included extensive consultation with the sector, families and other parts of the community which informed government decisions. All decisions made by Education Ministers from the 2019 NQF Review are published on the nqfreview.com.au website. It provides the Decision Regulatory Impact Statement (DRIS) and the comprehensive FAQs on all the changes to the National Law and National Regulations.
The implementation of regulatory changes resulting from the Review is occurring in phases, with initial rounds of changes coming into effect on 1 March 2023 and 1 July 2023. A third round of regulatory changes will come into effect for the majority of jurisdictions* from 1 October 2023. youtu.be/qu1IvC5Qxcw
Overview
On 1 January 2012, the National Quality Framework was established and applies to most long day care, family day care, preschool (or kindergarten) and outside schools hours care services.
National Quality Framework
The National Quality Framework aims to raise quality and drive continuous improvement and consistency in education and care services through:
The National Quality Framework took effect on 1 January 2012 with key requirements being phased in overtime. Requirements such as qualifications, educator-to-child ratios and other key staffing arrangements was phased in between 2012 and 2020.
National legislative framework
The national legislative framework is established through an applied laws system and consists of:
It creates a jointly governed uniform national approach to the regulation and quality assessment of education and care services and replaces existing separate licensing and quality assurance processes. For many services this integrated approach means less red tape.
A Regulatory Authority in each state and territory will be primarily responsible for administering the National Quality Framework, including approving, monitoring and quality assessing services. It will be the first point of contact for services.
A new national body—the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority—will oversee the National Quality Framework and ensure the consistent and effective implementation of the new system.
National Quality Standard
The National Quality Standard sets a new national benchmark for the quality of education and care services. 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. Governance and Leadership
The National Quality Standard aims to promote:
National quality rating and assessment process
Approved Services will be assessed and rated against each of the seven Quality Areas of the National Quality Standard and the National Regulations. They will also be given an overall rating. The rating and assessment process aims to drive continuous quality improvement at services and provide families with better information for making choices about their children’s education and care.
Assessments for existing services commenced from mid-2012.
The National Quality Framework will replace the National Childcare Accreditation Council.
Refer to http://acecqa.gov.au/home/ for access to regulations, quality standards, guides etc.
In 2022, Education Ministers agreed to changes to the National Quality Framework based on findings from the 2019 NQF Review (the Review). The Review included extensive consultation with the sector, families and other parts of the community which informed government decisions. All decisions made by Education Ministers from the 2019 NQF Review are published on the nqfreview.com.au website. It provides the Decision Regulatory Impact Statement (DRIS) and the comprehensive FAQs on all the changes to the National Law and National Regulations.
The implementation of regulatory changes resulting from the Review is occurring in phases, with initial rounds of changes coming into effect on 1 March 2023 and 1 July 2023. A third round of regulatory changes will come into effect for the majority of jurisdictions* from 1 October 2023. youtu.be/qu1IvC5Qxcw
Overview
On 1 January 2012, the National Quality Framework was established and applies to most long day care, family day care, preschool (or kindergarten) and outside schools hours care services.
National Quality Framework
The National Quality Framework aims to raise quality and drive continuous improvement and consistency in education and care services through:
- a national legislative framework
- a National Quality Standard
- a national quality rating and assessment process
- a new national body called the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority
The National Quality Framework took effect on 1 January 2012 with key requirements being phased in overtime. Requirements such as qualifications, educator-to-child ratios and other key staffing arrangements was phased in between 2012 and 2020.
National legislative framework
The national legislative framework is established through an applied laws system and consists of:
- the Education and Care Services National Law
- the Education and Care Services National Regulations
It creates a jointly governed uniform national approach to the regulation and quality assessment of education and care services and replaces existing separate licensing and quality assurance processes. For many services this integrated approach means less red tape.
A Regulatory Authority in each state and territory will be primarily responsible for administering the National Quality Framework, including approving, monitoring and quality assessing services. It will be the first point of contact for services.
A new national body—the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority—will oversee the National Quality Framework and ensure the consistent and effective implementation of the new system.
National Quality Standard
The National Quality Standard sets a new national benchmark for the quality of education and care services. 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. Governance and Leadership
The National Quality Standard aims to promote:
- the safety, health and well being of children
- a focus on achieving outcomes for children through high-quality educational programs
- families’ understanding of what distinguishes a quality service
National quality rating and assessment process
Approved Services will be assessed and rated against each of the seven Quality Areas of the National Quality Standard and the National Regulations. They will also be given an overall rating. The rating and assessment process aims to drive continuous quality improvement at services and provide families with better information for making choices about their children’s education and care.
Assessments for existing services commenced from mid-2012.
The National Quality Framework will replace the National Childcare Accreditation Council.
Refer to http://acecqa.gov.au/home/ for access to regulations, quality standards, guides etc.
