Introduction This document provides general information regarding some aspects of the new National Quality Framework and the introduction of the new National Quality Standard and rating system. Readers of this document may also wish to... more
Introduction This document provides general information regarding some aspects of the new National Quality Framework and the introduction of the new National Quality Standard and rating system. Readers of this document may also wish to consult the Council of Australian Governments' (COAG) fact sheet series that provides some key information about the new framework. The new framework will be progressively implemented from 1 July 2010 and will apply to long day care, family day care, outside school hours care and preschools from 1 January 2012. Requirements under the new framework relating to staffing arrangements, such as staff-to-child ratios and workforce qualifications, will take place over a number of years. Further advice and guidance on the framework will be provided over the coming months. Background In December 2009, all Australian Governments through COAG agreed to a partnership between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments to establish a National Quality ...
