Policies

National Quality Framework

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

• Centre Philosophy
• Clothing and Comfort Policy
• Behaviour Support Policy
• Sun Protection
• Tobacco, E-Cigarettes, Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Rest and Sleep Policy
• Maintenance of Buildings and Equipment Policy
• Administration of Medication Policy
• Dealing with Infectious Diseases Policy
• Incident, Injury, Trauma and Illness Policy
• Hygiene Policy
• Nappy Changing and Toileting Policy
• Administration of First Aid Policy
• Anaphylaxis and Allergies Policy
• Asthma Management Policy
• Epilepsy and Seizure Policy
• Emergency & Evacuation Policy
• Uniform Policy
• Occupational Violence and Aggression Policy
• Long Day Care Fees Policy
• Parental Leave Policy

• Nutrition, Oral Health and Active Play Policy
• Food Hygiene and Safety Policy
• Inclusion and Equity Policy
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Staff Grievances and Dispute Resolution
• Child Safe Environment and Wellbeing Policy
• Code of Conduct Policy
• Governance and Management of a Service Policy
• Committee of Management
• Communications Plan Policy
• Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
• Supervision of Children Policy
• Staffing
• Compliments and Complaints Policy
• Education Program Policy
• Routine Policy
• Biting Policy
• Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations Policy
• Excursions, Regular Outings and Service Events Policy
• Manual Handling Policy

• Safe Use of Digital Technologies and Online Environments Policy
• Interactions Policy
• Dealing with Medical Conditions Policy
• Participation of Volunteers and Students Policy
• Water Safety Policy
• Determining a Responsible Person
• Financial Policy
• Enrolment and Orientation Long Day Care Policy
• Sustainability Policy
• Overtime Policy
• Security Cameras Policy
• Duty of Care Policy
• Forgotten Child Syndrome Policy
• Staff Health and Wellbeing Policy
• Conditions of Employment Policy
• Breastfeeding Policy
• Kindergarten Enrolment and Orientation Policy
• Road Safety Education and Safe Transport Policy
• Free Kindergarten Fees Policy
• E-Safety for Children Policy