Ratings review panel decisions

Under the National Law, ACECQA is responsible for administering applications from approved providers for second tier reviews of rating levels.

Second tier review decisions are made by a panel of three experts drawn from ACECQA’s ratings review panel pool. Summaries of the decisions that have been made to date are available below:

STR0096
Decision: Approved Provider and ACT Education Directorate [2023] ACECQA RRP STR0096 (29 March 2023) Catchword summary: Evidence – rating – exceeding – Exceeding NQS – Meeting NQS – children – educator – decision – embedded – quality – agency – preschool program – early childhood teacher – ECT
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0095
Decision: Approved Provider and SA Education Standards Board [2022] ACECQA RRP STR0095 (8 December 2022) Catchword summary: Evidence – rating – exceeding – feedback – practice – learning – safety – emergency – children – educators – families – community – relationships – engagement – leadership – educational leadership – decision making – critical reflection – dignity and rights
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0094
Decision: Approved Provider and NSW Department of Education [2022] ACECQA RRP STR0094 (15 November 2022) Catchword summary: Evidence – rating – exceeding – meeting – feedback – quality – practice – safety – risk – design – physical – environment – research – staffing – qualifications – philosophy – children – educators – critical reflection
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
4.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS

STR0093
Decision: Approved Provider and NSW Department of Education [2022] ACECQA RRP STR0093 (28 September 2022) Catchword summary: Evidence – rating – exceeding – feedback – quality – practice – safety – protection – health – relaxation – children – educators – families – community – consultation – engagement – critical reflection
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0092
Decision: Approved Provider and NSW Department of Education [2022] ACECQA RRP STR0092 (29 August 2022) Catchword summary: Evidence – rating – assessment – exceeding – feedback – quality – practice – learning – development – program – environment – staffing – collaboration – professional – relationships – partnership – philosophy – children – educators – families – community – engagement – critical reflection
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0091
Decision: Approved Provider and NSW Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0091 (24 May 2022) Catchword summary: Evidence – rating – exceeding – exceeding theme – design – environment – physical environment – feedback – quality – improve – improvement – children – families – educators – leader – consultation – community – partnership – engage – meaningful
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0090
Decision: Approved Provider and NSW Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0090 (1 March 2022) Catchword summary: Evidence – rating – exceeding – exceeding theme – standard – practice – program – assessment – design – environment – feedback – improve – reflection – critical reflection – children – families – educators – staff – community – engage – relationships – learning – support – leader – educational leader – development - improvement
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0089
Decision: Approved Provider and NSW Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0089 (10 November 2021) Catchword summary: Evidence – assessment – rating – meeting – exceeding – exceeding theme – feedback – critical reflection – quality – health – safety – children – families – educators – staff – staffing – community – relationship – engagement
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0088
Decision: Approved Provider and NSW Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0088 (11 November 2021) Catchword summary: Exceeding NQS – Meeting NQS – Working Towards NQS – Outside school hours care – Wellbeing – Comfort – Rest – Relaxation – Resources – Equipment – Play-based learning – Professional development
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.1.1	Not met	Not met
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.2.2	Not met	Not met
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0087
Decision: Approved Provider and NSW Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0087 (15 October 2021) Catchword summary: Exceeding themes – Meeting NQS – Exceeding NQS – relationships – engagement – practice – shaped – families – communities – relationships with children – relationships between children
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0086
Decision: Approved Provider and NSW Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0086 (5 October 2021) Catchword summary: Evidence – assessment – feedback – rating – quality – health – safety – families – educators – children – management – community – feedback – engagement – emergency – evacuation – exceeding – exceeding theme
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0085
Decision: Approved Provider and NSW Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0085 (1 September 2021) Catchword summary: Quality Area 3 – Physical environment – play-based learning – competence – exploration – inclusivity – furniture – sustainability – education – environmentally responsible – Working Towards NQS – Meeting NQS – OSHC – Out of school hours care
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.2.2	Not met	Not met
3.2.3	Not met	Not met

STR0084
Decision: Approved Provider and Queensland Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0084 (28 July 2021) Catchword summary: Critical reflection – evidence – element – quality – plan – template – tool – learning and development – feedback – review – program – planning – documentation – educators – children
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.3.2	Not met	Not met

STR0083
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and QLD Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0083 (18 June 2021) Catchword summary: Standard 1.3 – Assessment – Planning – reflection – cycle – critical reflection – families – learning – development – observation – analysis – documentation – Meeting NQS – Exceeding NQS – Exceeding themes
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0082
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0082 (9 June 2021) Catchword summary: Evidence – supporting evidence – quality – service – standard – exceeding – exceeding theme – critical reflection – embedded – meaningful engagement – educational – program – practice – decision – learning – development – assessment – educators – staff – families – community – children – play – physical activity – feedback – health – policy – environment – plan – learning – improvement – management – leader
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0081
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0081 (7 June 2021) Catchword summary: Assessment – planning – reflective – program – learning – development – observation – analysis – documentation – implementation – critical reflection
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.3.1	Not met	Not met

STR0080
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and Education Standards Board SA [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0080 (28 May 2021) Catchword summary: continuity – educators - staffing arrangements – children’s learning and development – service – Working Towards NQS – Meeting NQS
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 4	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
4.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
4.1.2	Not met	Not met

STR0079
Decision: Approved Provider and NSW Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0079 (18 May 2021) Catchword summary: Evidence – quality – health – safety – environment – design – staffing arrangements – professional – professional development – families – educators – children – community – relationships – feedback – meaningful engagement – collaboration – critical reflection – exceeding – exceeding theme
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0078
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0078 (6 May 2021) Catchword summary: Assessment and planning – critical reflection – program – learning and development – physical environment – use – exploration – play based learning – outdoor spaces – indoor spaces – participation
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.3.2	Not met	Not met
Quality Area 3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.2.1	Not met	Not met

STR0077
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0077 (13 April 2021) Catchword summary: Evidence – improvement – quality – QIP – self-assessment – goals – plan – educational leader – feedback – families – educators – mentoring – survey
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 7	Working towards NQS	Working towards NQS
7.2	Working towards NQS	Working towards NQS
7.2.1	Not met	Not met

STR0076
Decision: Approved Provider and NSW Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0076 (9 February 2021) Catchword summary: Educational program and practice – Assessment and planning – Physical environment – Design – Staffing arrangements – Professionalism – Governance and leadership – Meeting NQS – Exceeding NQS – Exceeding themes
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0075
Decision: Approved Provider and NSW Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0075 (9 February 2021) Catchword summary: Evidence – exceeding – exceeding theme – reflection – critical reflection – philosophy – quality – practice – feedback – children – families – community
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0074
Decision: Approved Provider and QLD Department of Education [2021] ACECQA RRP STR0074 (4 March 2021) Catchword summary: Educational program – practice – approved learning framework – curriculum – decision making – critical reflection – learning and development – identity – connection – community – learners – communicators – assessment – planning – cycle – evaluation – reflection – documentation -
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1.1	Not met	Not met
1.1.3	Not met	Not met
1.3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.3.1	Not met	Not met
1.3.2	Not met	Not met
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.2.1	Not met	Not met
2.2.2	Not met	Not met
Quality Area 5	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
5.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
5.2.2	Not met	Not met
Quality Area 6	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
6.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
6.2.2	Not met	Not met
Quality Area 7	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2.2	Not met	Not met

STR0073
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0073 (29 October 2020) Catchword summary: Significant Improvement Required – Working Towards NQS – Educational program and practice – Approved learning framework – Assessment and planning – Planning cycle – critical reflection – Children’s health and safety – Procedures – Illness and injury management – Incident management – Emergency management – Hygiene practices – Child protection – Risk – Risk matrix – Design of facilities – Fit for purpose – Upkeep – Maintenance – Staffing arrangements – Governance – Management systems – Roles and responsibilities – Leadership – Continuous improvement – Educational leadership – Development of professionals – Quality Improvement Plan
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
Quality Area 2	Significant Improvement Required	Significant Improvement Required
2.1	Significant Improvement Required	Significant Improvement Required
2.2	Significant Improvement Required	Significant Improvement Required
Quality Area 3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
Quality Area 4	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
4.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
Quality Area 7	Significant Improvement Required	Significant Improvement Required
7.1	Significant Improvement Required	Significant Improvement Required
7.2	Significant Improvement Required	Significant Improvement Required

STR0072
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0072 (3 September 2020) Catchword summary: Environment – design – relationships – children – learning – development – educators – practice – exceeding theme – evidence – critical reflection – staff meeting – respect – engagement – practice – quality – family – families – community – feedback
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0071
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education and Training [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0071 (31 August 2020) Catchword summary: Program – Educational program and practice – Enhance each child’s learning and development – Practice – Facilitate and extend – Assessment and planning – Planned and reflective approach – Health – Physical activity – Health practices and procedures – Illness and injury management – Hygiene practices – Safety – Supervision – Incident and emergency management – Design – Use – Environment – Staffing arrangements – Professionalism – Management – Relationships with children – Respectful and equitable – Relationships between children – Relationships with families – Collaborative partnerships – Governance – Leadership – Working Towards NQS – Meeting NQS
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
4.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0070
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0070 (29 July 2020) Catchword summary: Program – children – educators – educational leader – school – routines – transition – indoor – outdoor – playground – activities – experience – play – equipment – set up – afternoon tea
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
1.1.3	Not Met	Met

STR0069
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education and Training [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0069 (28 July 2020) Catchword summary: Educational program and practice – Facilitate and extend – Learning and development – Assessment and planning cycle – Critical reflection – Design – Use – Staffing arrangements – Relationships with children – Relationships between children – Collaborative partnerships with families and communities – Governance – Leadership – Meeting NQS – Exceeding NQS
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0068
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education and Training [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0068 (4 June 2020) Catchword summary: Educational program and practice – Facilitate and extend – Learning and development – Assessment and planning cycle – Critical reflection – Children’s health and safety – Physical environment – Design – Use – Staffing arrangements – Professionalism – Relationships with children – Relationships between children – Collaborative partnerships with families and communities – Governance – Leadership – Meeting NQS – Exceeding NQS
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0067
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0067 (13 May 2020) Catchword summary: Environment – space – design – quality – evidence – assessment – exceeding theme – learning – children – educators – reflection – partnership – families
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0066
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0066 (5 May 2020) Catchword summary: Program – practice – children – educators – learning – development – quality – environment – evidence – exceeding theme – meeting – discussion – reflection – visit – families – community
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0065
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Victoria [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0065 (8 May 2020) Catchword summary: Physical environment – Use – Resources support play-based learning – Relationships with children – Relationships between children – self-regulation – Working Towards NQS
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
Standard 3.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
Element 3.2.2	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 5	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
Standard 5.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
Element 5.2.2	Not Met	Not Met

STR0064
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0064 (5 May 2020) Catchword summary: Exceeding Themes - Working Towards - Exceeding - substantive evidence - relevant evidence - critical reflection - Educational program and practice - Children’s health and safety - Physical environment - Staffing arrangements - Relationships with children - Collaborative partnerships with families and communities - Governance and leadership
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0063
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0063 (13 May 2020) Catchword summary: Assessment and planning cycle – Health practices and procedures – Incident and emergency – Dignity and rights of the child – Self-regulation – Management systems – Working Towards NQS – Meeting NQS – Exceeding NQS
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.3.1	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
2.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.2.2	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 5	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
5.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
5.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
5.2	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2.2	Not Met	Met
Quality Area 7	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
OVERALL RATING	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS

STR0062
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0062 (1 April 2020) Catchword summary: Exceeding Themes - Working Towards - Exceeding - substantive evidence - relevant evidence - critical reflection - Educational program and practice - Children’s health and safety - Physical environment - Staffing arrangements - Relationships with children - Collaborative partnerships with families and communities - Governance and leadership
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting	Meeting
1.1	Meeting	Meeting
1.2	Meeting	Meeting
1.3	Meeting	Meeting
Quality Area 2	Working Towards	Meeting
2.1	Working Towards	Meeting
2.2	Meeting	Meeting
Quality Area 3	Meeting	Meeting
3.1	Meeting	Meeting
3.2	Meeting	Meeting
Quality Area 4	Meeting	Meeting
4.1	Meeting	Meeting
4.2	Meeting	Meeting
Quality Area 5	Meeting	Meeting
5.1	Meeting	Meeting
5.2	Meeting	Meeting
Quality Area 6	Meeting	Meeting
6.1	Meeting	Meeting
6.2	Meeting	Meeting
Quality Area 7	Meeting	Meeting
7.1	Meeting	Meeting
7.2	Meeting	Meeting

STR0061
Decision: Approved Provider and NSW Department of Education [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0061 (8 April 2020) Catchword summary: Environment - outdoor - design - educators - relationships - staffing arrangements - governance - leadership - educational leader - evidence - exceeding theme - learning - development - embedded - critical reflection - meaningful engagement - families - community - partnerships
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0060
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0060 (5 February 2020) Catchword summary: Educational program and practice – Program – Program learning opportunities – Practice – Child-directed learning – Children’s health and safety – Health – Health practices and procedures – Safety – Supervision – Physical environment – Use – Resources support play-based learning – Relationships with children – Relationships between educators and children – Dignity and rights of the child – Governance and leadership – Governance – Management systems
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS<
1.1.3	Not Met	Not Met
1.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.2.3	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1.2	Not Met	Met
2.2	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2.1	Not Met	Met
Quality Area 3	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2.2	Not Met	Met
Quality Area 5	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1.2	Not Met	Met
Quality Area 7	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards
7.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
OVERALL RATING	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS

STR0059
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0059 (6 February 2020) Catchword summary: Practice – Facilitate and extend – Assessment and planning – Safety – Physical environment – Design – Staffing arrangements – Professionalism – Relationships between educators and children – Relationships between children – Exceeding Themes – Exceeding NQS – Meeting NQS
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0058
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education and Training [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0058 (29 January 2020) Catchword summary: Program and practice – Approved learning framework – Curriculum decision-making – Child-centred – Intentional teaching – Child directed learning – Assessment and planning cycle – Critical reflection – Children’s health and safety – Wellbeing and comfort – Physical environment – Design – Upkeep – Use – Inclusive environment – Resources to support play-based learning – Staffing arrangements – Organisation of educators – Governance and leadership – Management system – Development of professionals – Working Towards - Meeting
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1.1	Not Met	Not Met
1.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
1.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.2.1	Not Met	Not Met
1.2.3	Not Met	Not Met
1.3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.3.1	Not Met	Not Met
1.3.2	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.2.1	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
3.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.2.1	Not Met	Not Met
3.2.2	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 4	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
4.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
4.1.1	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 7	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.1	Working Towards	Meeting
7.1.2	Not Met	Met
7.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2.3	Not Met	Not Met
OVERALL RATING:	Not Met	Not Met

STR0057
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and Education Standards Board South Australia [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0057 (6 February 2020) Catchword summary: Educational program and practice – Program – Learning and development – Program learning opportunities – Routines - Maximise opportunities for children’s learning
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1.3	Not Met	Not Met
OVERALL RATING: Working Towards NQS

STR0056
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education [2020] ACECQA RRP STR0056 (29 January 2020) Catchword summary: Educational program - practice - framework - documentation - observation - planning - learning - development - rights - physical environment - relationships - educators collaborate - partnership - governance - leadership - exceeding theme - supporting evidence - embedded - critical reflection - staff meeting - robust discussion - robust debate - meaningful engagement - families - community - collaborate - partnership - inclusion
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0055
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and WA Department of Communities [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0055 (10 December 2019) Catchword summary: Relationships - babies - toddlers - children - educators - dignity - rights - privacy - routine - transition - bathroom - toilet - toileting - nappy change - rest - sleep
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 5	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1.2	Not Met	Met

STR0054
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0054 (21 November 2019) Catchword summary: Children’s health and safety – Health - Practices and procedures – Physical environment – Design – Fit for purpose – Use – Inclusive environment – Governance and leadership – Leadership – Development of professionals – Working Towards NQS – Meeting NQS
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.1.1	Not Met	Not Met
3.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.2.1	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 7	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2.3	Not Met	Not Met

STR0053
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0053 (21 November 2019) Catchword summary: Educational program - practice - children - physical environment - design - relationships - governance - evidence - submission - exceeding theme - learning - development - educators - staff meeting - critical reflection - meaningful engagement - families - community - inclusion
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0052
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and Department of Education Queensland [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0052 (3 December 2019) Catchword summary: Educational program and practice – Enhances each child’s learning and development – Facilitate and extend – Assessment and planning – Planned and reflective approach – Children’s health and safety – Physical environment – Design – Use – Staffing arrangements – Professionalism – Relationships between educators and children – Relationships between children – Collaborative partnerships with families and communities - Supportive relationships with families – Governance – Leadership – Meeting NQS – Exceeding NQS – Exceeding Themes
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0051
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and Department of Education and Training Victoria (2019) ACECQA RRP STR0051 (15 October 2019) Catchword summary: Educational program and practice – Program – Program learning opportunities – Relationships with children – Relationships between educators and children – Positive educator to child interactions – Responsive and meaningful interactions – Trusting relationships – Governance and leadership – Effective leadership – positive organisational culture – Working towards
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1.3	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 5	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
5.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
5.1.1	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 7	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2.3	Not Met	Not Met

STR0050
Decision: Approved provider’ and WA Education and Care Regulatory Unit [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0050 (9 October 2019) Catchword summary: Exceeding NQS – consideration of evidence – educational program and practice – physical environment – staffing arrangements – relationships with children – collaborative partnerships with families and communities – governance and leadership.
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
1.1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
1.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
1.3	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
3.1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
4.1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
4.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
5.1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
5.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
6.1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
7.1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding
7.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding

STR0049
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0049 (23 August 2019) Catchword summary: Educational program and practice – Educators facilitate and extend each child’s learning and development– Assessment and planning – Planned and reflective approach – Children’s health and safety – Health – Safety – Physical environment - Design – Use – Staffing arrangements – Professionalism – collaborative – respectful – ethical – Relationships with children – respectful and equitable relationships – Relationships between children – sensitive responsive relationships – Collaborative partnerships with families and communities – Supportive relationships – Governance and leadership – operation of a quality service
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0048
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education and Training (2019) ACECQA RRP STR0048 [6 August 2019] Catchword summary: Educational program and practice – Program – learning and development – Design – Staffing arrangements – Collaborative partnerships with families and communities – Enhance children’s inclusion, learning and wellbeing – Governance and leadership – Operation of a service – Exceeding Themes – Exceeding NQS – Meeting NQS
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
1.1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0047
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and Western Australian Department of Communities [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0047 (1 August 2019) Catchword summary: Leadership - educational leader - planning - planning cycle - assessment - educational program - documentation - reflection
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 7	Working towards NQS	Working towards NQS
7.2.2	Not Met	Not Met

STR0046
Decision: 'Approved provider’ and WA Education and Care Regulatory Unit [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0046 (10 July 2019)
Catchword summary: Meeting NQS – assessment and planning cycle – critical reflection – educational leader – staff qualification
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.3.1	Not Met	Not Met
1.3.2	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 7	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2.2	Not Met	Not Met

STR0045
Decision: 'Approved provider’ and Western Australia Department of Communities [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0045 (9 July 2019)
Catchword summary: Program – Approved Learning Framework – Practice – Assessment and Planning Cycle – Critical Reflection
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
1.1.1	Not Met	Met
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.3.1	Not Met	Not Met
1.3.2	Not Met	Not Met

STR0044
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0044 (10 July 2019) Catchword summary: Children’s health and safety – Safety – Each child is protected – Physical environment – Design – Staffing arrangements – Professionalism – Relationships – Relationships between educators and children – Relationships between children – Collaborative partnerships with families and communities – Supportive relationships with families
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0043
Decision: 'Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education (13 May 2019)ACECQA RRP STR0043
Catchword summary: Staffing arrangements – Exceeding themes – Practice is embedded in service operations – Practice is informed by critical reflection
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS

STR0042
Decision: Approved provider’ and NSW Early Childhood Education Directorate, NSW Department of Education [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0042 (23 April 2019)
Catchword summary: exceeding themes – Practice is embedded in service operations – practice is informed by critical reflection – practice is shaped by meaningful engagement with families and/or the community
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0041
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and Department of Education and Training Victoria [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0041 (5 April 2019) Catchword summary: Educational program and practice – Program – Child-centred – Program learning opportunities – Practice – Responsive teaching and scaffolding – Assessment and planning – Assessment and planning cycle – Critical reflection – Relationships with children – Relationships between children – Self-regulation
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
1.1.3	Not Met	Not Met
1.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.2.2	Not Met	Not Met
1.3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.3.1	Not Met	Not Met
1.3.2	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 5	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
5.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
5.2.2	Not Met	Not Met

STR0040
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education (12 March 2019)
Catchword summary: Safe sleeping practices – Adequate supervision – Management systems – Professional development of educators
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Working Towards	Working Towards
2.1	Working Towards	Working Towards
2.1.1	Not Met	Not Met
2.2	Working Towards	Working Towards
2.2.1	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 7	Working Towards	Working Towards
7.1	Working Towards	Working Towards
7.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
7.2	Working Towards	Working Towards
7.2.3	Not Met	Not Met

STR0039
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education (12 March 2019) PDF
Catchword summary: Effective illness and injury management – Healthy eating – Adequate supervision – Self-regulation – Management systems – Meaningful engagement with families and community
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Working Towards	Working Towards
2.1	Working Towards	Working Towards
2.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
2.1.3	Not Met	Not Met
2.2	Working Towards	Working Towards
2.2.1	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 5	Working Towards	Working Towards
5.2	Working Towards	Working Towards
5.2.2	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 7	Working Towards	Working Towards
7.1	Working Towards	Working Towards
7.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
7.2	Meeting	Meeting

STR0038
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and Western Australia Department of Communities [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0038 (25 February 2019) PDF
Catchword summary: Exceeding themes – Practice is embedded in service operations – practice is informed by critical reflection – practice is shaped by meaningful engagement with families and/or the community
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0037
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0037 (15 February 2019) PDF
Catchword summary: Working Towards NQS – hygiene – medication – allergies – safe sleep practices – rockers – behaviour guidance – implementation of policies and procedures
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Working Towards	Working Towards
2.1	Working Towards	Working Towards
2.2	Working Towards	Working Towards
Quality Area 5	Working Towards	Working Towards
5.2	Working Towards	Working Towards
Quality Area 7	Working Towards	Working Towards
7.1	Working Towards	Working Towards

STR0036
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and Western Australia Department of Communities [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0036 (25 February 2019) PDF
Catchword summary: Exceeding themes – Practice is embedded in service operations – practice is informed by critical reflection – practice is shaped by meaningful engagement with families and/or the community
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0035
Decision: Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education (18 January 2019) PDF
Catchword summary: Effective illness and injury management – Upkeep of premises
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Working Towards	Working Towards
2.1	Working Towards	Working Towards
2.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 3	Working Towards	Meeting
3.1	Working Towards	Meeting
3.1.2	Not Met	Met

STR0034
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2019] ACECQA RRP STR0034 (18 January 2019) PDF
Catchword summary: Working Towards NQS – illness and injury management – evacuation procedures – risk assessments – rehearsal of emergency procedures – minor adjustments
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Working Towards	Working Towards
2.1	Working Towards	Working Towards
2.2	Working Towards	Working Towards
Quality Area 7	Working Towards	Working Towards
7.1	Working Towards	Working Towards

STR0033
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2018] ACECQA RRP STR0030 (13 December 2018) PDF
Catchword summary: Exceeding themes – practice is informed by critical reflection – practice is shaped by meaningful engagement with families and/or the community
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting	Meeting
1.2	Meeting	Meeting
Quality Area 5	Meeting	Exceeding
5.1	Meeting	Exceeding
5.2	Meeting	Exceeding

STR0032
Decision: Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2017] (30 October 2018) PDF
Catchword summary: Exceeding themes – practice is embedded in service operations, practice is informed by critical reflection and practice is shaped by meaningful engagement with families and/or the community – health practices and procedures – upkeep – environmentally responsible.
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting	Meeting
1.1	Meeting	Meeting
1.2	Meeting	Meeting
1.3	Meeting	Meeting
Quality Area 2	Working Towards	Meeting
2.1	Working Towards	Meeting
2.1.1	Met	Met
2.1.2	Not Met	Met
2.2	Met	Met
Quality Area 3	Working Towards	Working Towards
3.1	Working Towards	Meeting
3.1.1	Not Met	Met
3.2	Working Towards	Working Towards
3.2.3	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 4	Meeting	Meeting
4.2	Meeting	Meeting
Quality Area 5	Meeting	Meeting
5.1	Meeting	Meeting
5.2	Meeting	Meeting
Quality Area 6	Meeting	Meeting
6.1	Meeting	Meeting
Quality Area 7	Meeting	Meeting
7.1	Meeting	Meeting
7.2	Meeting	Meeting

STR0031
Decision: Approved provider’ and Department of Local Government and Communities, Education and Care Regulatory Unit (WA) [2018] ACECQA RRP STR0031 (12 November 2018) PDF
Catchword summary: Exceeding themes – practice is informed by critical reflection – practice is shaped by meaningful engagement with families and/or the community
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Meeting	Meeting
2.1	Meeting	Meeting
Quality Area 3	Meeting	Meeting
3.1	Meeting	Meeting
3.2	Meeting	Meeting
Quality Area 5	Meeting	Meeting
5.2	Meeting	Meeting
Quality Area 7	Meeting	Meeting
7.1	Meeting	Meeting
7.2	Meeting	Meeting

STR0030
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2018] ACECQARRPstr0030 (08 October 2018) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: significant improvement required rating – sleep and supervision – swimming pool in NSW family day care – softfall – emergency drills – risk assessments
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Significant Improvement Required	Working towards NQS
2.2	Significant Improvement Required	Working towards NQS
2.2.1	Not Met	Not Met
2.2.2	Not Met	Not Met

STR0029
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2018] ACECQARRPstr0029 (26 March 2018) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: using routines to maximise children’s learning - adequate, safe use and convenient access to bathroom facilities - working directly with children – appropriate supervision – sleep/rest time
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working towards NQS	Working towards NQS
1.1	Working towards NQS	Working towards NQS
1.1.3	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 3	Working towards NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Working towards NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1.1	Not Met	Met
Quality Area 4	Working towards NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Working towards NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1.1	Not Met	Met

STR0028
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2017] ACECQARRPstr0028 (19 January 2018) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: children’s health, safety or wellbeing - notify regulatory authority - proposed change to education and care service premises - replacement of boundary fence - notifiable event
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 7	Working towards NQS	Meeting NQS
7.3	Working towards NQS	Meeting NQS
7.3.3	Not Met	Met

STR0027
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and Queensland Department of Education[2017] ACECQARRPstr0027 (18 September 2017) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: safe sleep practices – recommended guidelines – sleeping environment – comparability of ratings – respecting families’ practices
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Working towards NQS	Working towards NQS
2.1	Working towards NQS	Working towards NQS
2.1.2	Not Met	Not Met

STR0026
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and Regulatory Authority [2017] ACECQARRPstr0026 (26 April 2017) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Assessing risk - minimum standards – compliance - cumulative risk – point in time assessment – role of Significant Improvement Required rating
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Overall rating	Significant Improvement Required	Significant Improvement Required

STR0025
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and SA Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board [2017] ACECQARRPstr0025 (28 February 2017) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Regular critical reflection – inconsistencies in planning – enhancing the program and learning through the environment – consistent promotion of sustainable practices – arrangement and organisation of educators – engaging families to significantly contribute to decisions – review governance arrangements at service level
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.2.3	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
7.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0024
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2017] ACECQARRPstr0024 (28 February 2017) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Children self-serving at mealtimes – children’s agency – compulsory group times – children’s being asked to wait – promoting health – minor adjustment policy – effective steps and strategies – risk assessments – effectively organised – flexibility to respond – encouraging environmental responsibility in the community – panel to conduct reviews as it sees fit
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
3.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0023
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2017] ACECQARRPstr0023 (23 January 2017) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Reassessment – point in time assessment – inconsistent practice – each child experiences warm and responsive interactions – each child is able to engage with educators – conflict resolution with younger children
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 5	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
5.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
5.1.1	Not Met	Not Met
5.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
5.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
5.2.2	Not Met	Not Met

STR0022
Decision: ‘Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2016] ACECQARRPstr0022 (15 August 2016) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Evidence of practice that exceeds the standard - child protection awareness actively raised with families - opportunities for self-initiated play and exploration - children actively contributing to sustainability - organisation of educators contributes to a high quality environment - children display confidence in their environment - range of opportunities for families to contribute to service decisions - each child participates fully in the program - review of governance arrangements contributes to effective management - evaluation of service in partnership with families
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
6.3	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0021
Decision: 'Approved provider’ and Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board of SA [2016] ACECQARRPstr0021 (13 January 2016) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: The difference between Meeting and Exceeding – inconsistent implementation of ongoing cycle of planning, documenting and evaluation
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0020
Decision: 'Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education and Communitities [2016] ACECQARRPstr0020 (13 January 2016)) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: The difference between meeting and exceeding – interactive process that drives development of program - critical reflection – establishing links with community and support agencies – facilitate access to inclusion and support assistance – review of governance arrangements – good quality practice expected at a Meeting NQS level
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
6.3	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
6.3.1	Not met	Met
6.3.3	Not met	Met
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0019
Decision: 'Approved provider’ and NSW Department of Education and Communitities [2015] ACECQARRPstr0019 (8 December 2015) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Working Towards NQS – staff performance review and appraisal –performance sometimes evaluated – plans to encourage continuous improvement
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 7	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2.2	Not met	Not met

STR0018
Decision: 'Approved provider’ and Qld Early Childhood Education and Care, Department of Education and Training [2015] ACECQARRPstr0018 (11 November 2015) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Exceeding NQS – attuned to the needs of all children – effective supervision – actively raise awareness of child protection issues – active participation by children – enhance the learning environment– actively encouraging engagement – modelling strategies – children learning collaboratively – positive behaviour guidance – families offered opportunities for active service involvement – opportunities for families to be actively involved and significantly contribute to service decisions – information provided to families in accessible format – information available to families to support parenting and family wellbeing – seeking feedback from families
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS

STR0017
Decision: ‘Approved Provider’ and WA Department of Local Government and Communities [2015] ACECQARRPstr0017 (11 September 2015) PDF\| DOC
Catchword summary: Exceeding the NQS – educational leadership – ‘suitably qualified’ educational leader – effective curriculum – induction processes – governance arrangements – continuity of educators – statement of philosophy – self-assessment – Quality Improvement Plan – continuous improvement – individual development plans – performance management – action plans – professional development
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0016
Decision: ‘Approved Provider’ and NSW Department of Education [2015] ACECQARRPstr0016 (30 June 2015) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Exceeding the NQS – insufficient evidence – design and location of the premises – all outdoor and indoor spaces – inclusive environment – promoting competence – independent exploration – learning through play – professional standards embedded in practice, interactions and relationships – high level of collaboration – respectful and equitable relationships – consistently warm and responsive interactions – open interactions – each child is consistently included and involved in the program – sensitive and responsive relationships – collaborative learning opportunities
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 5	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
5.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0015
Decision: 'Approved Provider' ACT Government Education and Training Directorate [2015] ACECQARRPstr0015 (02 March 2015) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Maximising learning through routines and the broader program – transitions – critical reflection – child protection – legislative requirements across jurisdictions – educator collaboration – respectful interactions – children’s decision making – positive behaviour guidance – dignity and rights of children
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1.3	Not Met	Not Met
1.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.2.3	Not Met	Not Met
2.3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.3.4	Not Met	Not Met
4.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
4.2.2	Not Met	Not Met
4.2.3	Not Met	Not Met
5.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
5.2.2	Not Met	Not Met
5.2.3	Not Met	Not Met

STR0014
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education and Communities [2014] ACECQARRPstr0014 (15 October 2014) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Each child – foundation of program – assessing routines on an unusual day at the service – ongoing cycle of planning – critical reflection – first tier review timeframe
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
1.1.3	Not Met	Not Met
1.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.2.1	Not Met	Not Met
1.2.2	Not Met	Not Met

STR0013
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education and Communities [2014] ACECQARRPstr0013 (9 September 2014) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Asthma and anaphylaxis qualification requirements – at all times – reassessment – practice of emergency procedures
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.1.4	Not Met	Not Met
2.3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.3.3	Not Met	Not Met

STR0012
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education and Communities [2014] ACECQARRPstr0012 (9 September 2014)PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Comparability of ratings – relationships with families
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS

STR0011
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education and Communities [2014] ACECQARRPstr0011 (21 May 2014) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Programming documentation, Critical reflection, reflective practice, critical reflection pro-forma.
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
1.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR0010
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education and Communities [2014] ACECQARRPstr0010 (21 May 2014) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Routines and maximising learning – changing practice on the day of the visit – each child’s learning – participation in the program – maximising learning in the broader program – allocation of time within a visit – each child’s agency – choices – planning for individual children – integration of observations into planning cycle – critical reflection – opportunities to provide information.
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1.3	Not Met	Not Met
1.1.6	Not Met	Not Met
1.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.2.1	Not Met	Not Met
1.2.3	Not Met	Not Met

STR009
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria [2014] ACECQARRPstr0009 (16 April 2014) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Routines and maximising learning – each child – participation in the program – inconsistent quality – supporting children’s engagement – each child’s agency – choices – planning for individual children – ongoing cycle of planning – information clearly displayed – protecting children from harm and hazard – bottle feeding supervision – appropriate opportunities to meet each child's needs for sleep, rest and relaxation – plans to effectively manage incidents and emergencies are practised and implemented – limited resources available – provisions to support open ended experiences – staffing arrangements – interactions with children that build trusting relationships – opportunities for meaningful, open interactions between children and educators – positive behaviour guidance – dignity and rights of children – effective administrative systems.
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
Quality Area 3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
Quality Area 4	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
4.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
Quality Area 5	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
5.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
5.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
Quality Area 7	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS

STR008
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education and Communities [2014] ACECQARRPstr0008 (24 February 2014) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Routines and maximising learning – each child – participation in the program – assessor verbal feedback – critical reflection on children’s learning and development – physical activity indoors – flexible use, and interaction between indoor and outdoor space – access to resources – quality experiences in both built and natural environments – sustainable practices – performance evaluation of educators, co-ordinators and staff members – individual development plans – support performance improvement.
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1.3	Not Met	Not Met
1.1.5	Not Met	Not Met
1.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.2.2	Not Met	Not Met
1.2.3	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.2.2	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.1.3	Not Met	Not Met
3.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.2.1	Not Met	Not Met
3.2.2	Not Met	Not Met
3.3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.3.1	Not Met	Not Met
3.3.2	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 7	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2.2	Not Met	Not Met

STR007
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria [2014] ACECQARRPstr0007 (6 February 2014) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: inconsistent quality and routines – consistent use of routines to support learning opportunities, inconsistent quality and promoting children’s agency, importance of observations during the Assessment and Ratings process.
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1.3	Not Met	Not Met
1.1.6	Not Met	Not Met

STR006
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education and Communities [2013] ACECQARRPstr0004 (21 November 2013) PDF\| DOC
Catchword summary: Exceeding the NQS - each child’s health is promoted - rest and relaxation experiences - healthy eating and physical activity are embedded in the program - spontaneous activity – insufficient evidence - each child is protected - supervision practices - analysis of incidents and risk assessments - family and community awareness of child protection issues - design and location of the premises – absence of any accidents - flexible use and interaction between indoor and outdoor space - inclusive environment - independent exploration and learning through play.
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
2.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR005
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education and Communities [2013] ACECQARRPstr0005 (21 November 2013) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: First aid qualifications – compliance with regulations, documentation of staff development plans
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.1.4	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 7	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
7.2.2	Not Met	Not Met

STR004
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education and Communities [2013] ACECQARRPstr0004 (21 November 2013) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Approved learning framework informs the development of a curriculum – each child – program is organised in ways that maximise learning - ongoing cycle of planning, documenting and evaluation – plans to effectively manage incidents and emergencies are practised and implemented – plans are developed in consultation with relevant authorities.
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1.1	Not Met	Not Met
1.1.3	Not Met	Met
1.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.2.1	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.3.3	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
3.2	Meeting NQS	Exceeding NQS
3.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 4	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
4.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 6	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
6.3	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
Quality Area 7	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.1	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS
7.2	Meeting NQS	Meeting NQS

STR003
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education and Communities [2013] ACECQARRPstr0003 (27 August 2013) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Planned and spontaneous physical activity – each child –sustainable practices
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.2.2	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 3	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
3.1	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
3.3.1	Not Met	Met

STR002
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education and Communities [2013] ACECQARRPstr0002 (24 July 2013) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Approved learning framework informs the development of curriculum – each child – critical reflection – routine sleep times – natural environments – sustainable practices – professional standards guide practice
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.1.1	Not Met	Not Met
1.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
1.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
1.2.3	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.1	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
2.1.2	Not Met	Not Met
2.1.3	Not Met	Met
Quality Area 3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.2.1	Not Met	Not Met
3.3	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
3.3.1	Not Met	Not Met
3.3.2	Not Met	Not Met
Quality Area 4	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
4.2	Working Towards NQS	Working Towards NQS
4.2.1	Not Met	Not Met

STR0001
Decision: 'Approved Provider' and NSW Department of Education and Communities [2013] ACECQARRPstr0001 (26 March 2013) PDF \| DOC
Catchword summary: Appropriate opportunities to meet each child's needs for sleep, rest and relaxation - routine sleep times and non-sleepers
	Regulatory authority decision	Ratings Review Panel decision
Quality Area 2	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1	Working Towards NQS	Meeting NQS
2.1.2	Not Met	Met