Each early childhood education service in Australia, is required to have an active Quality Improvement Plan (QIP). A QIP is how centres can self-assess their practices & how they are delivering quality education & care, this self-assessment is conducted in line with the National Quality Standard (NQS).
What is in a Quality Improvement Plan?
A centres Quality Improvement Plan will contain the following information:
- Assessment of the quality of the practices that the centre conducts, in line with the NQS & National regulations.
- Identify any areas that the provider feels are strengths & also any improvements that the centre feels like they need.
- Philosophy of the service.
A Quality Improvement Plan consists of the 7 quality areas:
- Educational program & practice.
- Children’s health & safety.
- Physical environment.
- Staffing arrangements.
- Relationships with children.
- Collaborative partnerships with families & communities.
- Governance & leadership.
To find out more information on what the above seven quality areas are about, visit www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/national-quality-standard
What Does This Mean For Families?
The QIP is a great way to see how your child’s centre is always trying to improve their practices. Our QIP is on display in our entrance hallway (opposite office).
Included in our next edition of our newsletter and emails, will be the opportunity for you to share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to greater improve our Inspired practices in preparation for 2023 and beyond.
