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Facts
1. The National Quality Standard (NQS) sets a high national benchmark for early childhood education and care.
2. The National Quality Standard sets a national benchmark for the quality of children’s education and care services across Australia.
3. The National Quality Standard is divided into seven quality areas, each covering a different aspect of service quality.
4. The seven quality areas are: educational program and practice, children’s health and safety, physical environment, staffing arrangements, relationships with children, partnerships with families and communities, and governance and leadership.
5. The National Quality Standard is based on the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
6. Children have the right to be cared for in a safe and nurturing environment that promotes their learning and development.
7. The National Quality Standard is assessed and rated by the national regulatory body, the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
8. Services are rated against the National Quality Standard on a scale of “Significant Improvement Required”, “Working Towards NQS”, “Meeting NQS”, and “Exceeding NQS”.
9. Services that are rated “Meeting NQS” or “Exceeding NQS” are considered to be of high quality.
10. The National Quality Standard is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure it reflects current research and best practice in early childhood education and care.
11. The National Quality Standard is a tool to help services identify areas for improvement and to support continuous quality improvement.
12. By meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard, services are showing their commitment to providing high quality education and care for children.