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Section 4: Operational Requirements

This chapter sets out the requirements for operating an education and care service, including the responsibilities of approved providers, nominated supervisors, and family day care educators. It also includes guidance for regulatory authorities to help determine whether operational requirements are being complied with.

National Quality Framework
  • What is the NQF?
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  • Guide to the NQF
    • Section 1: Introduction
    • Section 2: Applications and Approvals
    • Section 3: National Quality Standard and Assessment and Rating
    • Section 4: Operational Requirements
      • Quality Area 1: Educational program and practice
      • Quality Area 2: Children’s health and safety
      • Quality Area 3: Physical environment
      • Quality Area 4: Staffing arrangements
      • Quality Area 5: Relationships with children
      • Quality Area 6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
      • Quality Area 7: Governance and leadership
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