Quality ratings
Information about the assessment and rating process, the quality improvement journey, the Excellent rating and tools to promote service ratings.
A collection of resources developed for service leaders to assist them in meeting the National Quality Standard (NQS).
About the Excellent rating The Excellent rating celebrates excellence in the delivery of education and care. The rating recognises providers and educators using innovative practice to achieve significant improvements for…
The National Regulations require approved services to have a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP). The aim of the QIP is to help providers self-assess their performance in delivering quality education and care and to plan future improvements.
About Exceeding NQS Exceeding NQS practice is: Embedded in service operations (Theme 1). Practice is embedded in service operations when it occurs consistently, frequently and intentionally as part of…
The educational leader in children’s education and care services has an influential role in inspiring, motivating, affirming and also challenging or extending the practice and pedagogy of educators.
An approved provider can apply to a regulatory authority for a review of ratings, called a first tier review (Section 141 of the Education and Care Services National Law).