Educational games

NQS knowledge game

The Quest for Quality is a trivia-style game for educators on the seven quality areas of the National Quality Standard (NQS). It brings a bit of fun into your professional discussions and critical reflection, and tests your knowledge of the NQS.


Purchase a set of knowledge cards


Print off (double-sided) your own copy:

Services can use the following card replacement kit to update specific sets of cards, including the original Quest4Quality (Q4Q) - National Quality Standard set or extension packs as required, to…

The Quest for Quality is a knowledge game on the seven quality areas of the NQS. Quality Area 1 focuses on educational program and practice.

The Quest for Quality is a knowledge game on the seven quality areas of the NQS. Quality Area 2 focuses on children’s health and safety.

The Quest for Quality is a knowledge game on the seven quality areas of the NQS. Quality Area 3 focuses on the physical environment.

The Quest for Quality is a knowledge game on the seven quality areas of the NQS. Quality Area 4 focuses on staffing arrangements.

The Quest for Quality is a knowledge game on the seven quality areas of the NQS. Quality Area 5 focuses on relationships with children.

The Quest for Quality is a knowledge game on the seven quality areas of the NQS. Quality Area 6 focuses on collaborative partnerships with children and families.

The Quest for Quality is a knowledge game on the seven quality areas of the NQS. Quality Area 7 focuses on governance and leadership.

The Quest for Quality is a knowledge game on the seven quality areas of the NQS. ACECQA Knowledge cards focus on aspects of the National Quality Framework. 

The Quest for Quality is a knowledge game on the seven quality areas of the NQS. Wild cards include information, activities and questions to support teamwork and collaboration.

Handbook and game spinner

This handbook provides instructions for Quest for Quality NQS knowledge game, a trivia-style game designed on the seven quality areas of the National Quality Standard (NQS).

This resource is an optional supplement to the Quest for Quality NQS knowledge game, a trivia-style game on the seven quality areas of the National Quality Standard (NQS).


Extension packs

Please note: Printed copies of the Exceptional Practice, Exceeding National Quality Standard, Documentation and Components of Quality extension packs are not yet available for sale and not included as part of the costs when selecting the All Extension Packs purchase option.

This extension to the Quest for Quality NQS knowledge game has been designed for family day care and includes information, activities and questions.

This extension to the Quest for Quality NQS knowledge game includes information, activities and questions on environmental sustainability.

This extension to the Quest for Quality NQS knowledge game includes information, activities and questions about inclusion and inclusive environments.

This extension to the Quest for Quality NQS knowledge game includes information, activities and questions on the role of the educational leader.

This extension to the Quest for Quality NQS knowledge game includes information, activities and questions on the Australia 24-Hour Movement Guidelines.

This game is available for download only:  

This extension to the Quest for Quality NQS knowledge game includes information, activities and questions on documentation. 

This extension to the Quest for Quality NQS knowledge game includes information, activities and questions on a preschool/kindergarten educational program and practice.

This extension to the Quest for Quality NQS knowledge game includes information on acronyms we use in children’s education and care.

This extension to the Quest for Quality NQS knowledge game includes information, activities and questions specific to outside school hours care

These three games are available for download only: 

This extension to the Quest for Quality NQS knowledge game includes information, activities and questions on the Excellent rating and exceptional practice. 

This extension to the Quest for Quality NQS knowledge game supports engagement with the Exceeding NQS themes.

This extension to the Quest for Quality NQS knowledge game includes information, activities and questions on the structural and process components of quality.

 


NQF - Who Does What?

Do you sometimes get stuck with working out who does what under the National Quality Framework? The NQF - Who Does What? card game is a quick interactive activity for education and care staff that has a focus on some of the different roles and functions that ACECQA and the state and territory regulatory authorities have. Why not download the game and see how your team goes playing it, and who knows what!  

This interactive card game for approved providers, service leaders, educators and staff examines the roles and functions of ACECQA and the state and territory regulatory authorities


Exceeding NQS themes activity

Are you looking for a way to reflect on Exceeding National Quality Standard (NQS) practice at your service? The Exceeding NQS themes activity can assist service and educational leaders engage service staff with the three Exceeding NQS themes:

  1. Practice is embedded in service operations
  2. Practice is informed by critical reflection
  3. Practice is shaped by meaningful engagement with families and/or the community.

This activity will assist in determining service strengths where there is evidence of practice that aligns with Exceeding NQS themes, as well as consider opportunities to include in your service’s Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).

This printable professional development activity for approved providers, service leaders, educators and staff supports your engagement with the three Exceeding NQS themes.