Info
Ratings
National Quality Standard
QA4 | Staffing arrangements |
QA7 | Governance and Leadership |
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
6 | Engage in professional learning |
7 | Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community |
Presenter
ECA Learning Hub
The ECA Learning Hub team is based in Early Childhood Australia's National Office which is located in Canberra, Australia. Our small team develops professional development resources for educators and other professionals working with young children from birth to eight.Description
The National Quality Framework sets a benchmark for the quality of education and care services. This course will assist educators who are new to the education and care sector to orientate themselves and understand the regulatory framework in which they operate. The National Quality Framework is a complex document. It will take more than one professional learning course to understand its contents. It is helpful to think of this course as an introduction and a starting point. This course is suitable for educators and professionals at all stages of their careers who are working in early learning service settings across Australia. This course includes video interviews, self-reflection questions and learning activities designed to support a comprehensive knowledge of the National Quality Framework in practice.
In this course, you will:
- develop an understanding of the guiding principles of the National Quality Framework
- learn about the Education and Care Services National Law
- explore the Education and Care Services National Regulations
- delve into the National Quality Standard
- examine the approved learning frameworks for early childhood
- consider the assessment and rating process.
Duration: 1.5 hours