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National Quality Framework
ACECQA means; Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority
http://www.acecqa.gov.au/, this is the new national governing body that form the framework for overseeing childcare and kindergarten services.
The National Quality Framework comprises Quality Areas, Standards and Elements. There are seven Quality Areas in the National Quality Standard that all services need to meet.
They are:
- QA1 Educational program and practice
- QA2 Children’s health and safety
- QA3 Physical environments
- QA4 Staff arrangements
- QA5 Relationships with children
- QA6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
- QA7 Leadership and service management
Policies
Policies are available to view at the Centre, just ask at the office and we’ll be happy to show you. These include:
- Centre Philosophy
- Clothing and Comfort Policy
- Behaviour Support Policy
- E-Safety for Children Policy
- Free Kindergarten Fees Policy
- Road Safety Education and Safe Transport Policy
- Kindergarten Enrolment and Orientation Policy
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy
- Physical Activity and Movement Policy
- Breastfeeding Policy
- Coronavirus Policy
- Conditions of Employment Policy
- Staff Health and Wellbeing Policy
- Maintenance of Buildings and Equipment Policy
- Rest and Sleep Policy
- Forgotten Child Syndrome Policy
- Duty of Care Policy
- Security Cameras Policy
- Overtime Policy
- Sustainability Policy
- Enrolment and Orientation Long Day Care Policy
- Financial Policy
- Nominated Supervisor and Certified Supervisor Policy
- Water Safety Policy
- Participation of Volunteers and Students Policy
- Medical Conditions Policy
- Safe Use of Digital Technologies and Online Environments Policy
- Manual Handling Policy
- Excursions, Regular Outings, and Service Events Policy
- Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations Policy
- Long Day Care and KindergartenWaitlist Priority of Access Policy
- Biting Policy
- Routine Policy
- Education Program Policy
- Compliments and Complaints Policy
- Planning and Evaluation Policy
- Routine Policy
- Biting Policy
- Employment Of Child Care Professionals Policy
- Supervision of Children Policy
- Inclusion and Equity Policy
- Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
- Communications Plan Policy
- Governance and Management of a Service Policy
- Code of Conduct Policy
- Dealing with Infectious Diseases Policy
- Sun Protection Policy
- Child Safe Environment and Wellbeing Policy
- Workplace Health and Safety Policy
- Food Hygiene and Safety Policy
- Nutrition, Oral Health, and Active Play Policy
- Long Day Care Fees Policy
- Occupational Violence and Aggression Policy
- Uniform Policy
- Emergency & Evacuation Policy
- Asthma Management Policy
- Anaphylaxis and Allergies Policy
- Administration of First Aid Policy
- Nappy Changing and Toileting Policy
- Hygiene Policy
- Incident, Injury, Trauma, and Illness Policy
- Administration of Medication Policy
- Tobacco and Alcohol & Other Drugs Policy
Child Care Subsidy CCS
Child Care Subsidy
CCS is the new childcare package. The package will help parents with children aged 0-13 work, train, study and volunteer. The package includes a new child care subsidy, which will replace child care benefit and child care rebate. It will be paid directly to services. Please click on the link below for more information.
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Please note:
Although the forms are available from The Range Children’s Centre at the time of enrollment, the application and renewals for CCS are the SOLE responsibility of the family.
Useful Links
- Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
- Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH)
- RCH Factsheets
- Sunsmart Victoria
- Asthma Victoria
- Melbourne Museum
- Melbourne Zoo
- National Gallery of Victoria