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Quality Improvement Plan for QA1 Summary of strengths for QA1
Standard1.1
Standard1.2
TheEarlyYearsLearningFramework(EYLF),knowledgeofthechild,familyandthecommunityaswellasobservationsoftheindividualandthegroupareusedtoguidetheprogrammingcycle.OurCentreisbasedinasmallruralcommunity.Withamixtureofnewandlongtermstaffmembersourcentrehasagoodbalanceofknowledgeandnewperspectives.Longtermknowledgeoftheindividualchildren,theirfamilies,circumstancesandcommunity.Knowledgeofcommunityevents,issues,protocolsandculture.Theseasonalimpactsandexpectationsofthecommunityanditsfamilies.Andnewperspectivesthatcanchallengeprocessesandthinking.Carryingnopreconceivedideasorexpectationsoffamiliesorindividuals.Bringingabroaderdiverseexperienceandknowledgeofwaysofbeingtoconnectingwithfamiliesandcommunities.Inthiswaywehavethebestofbothworlds;positivecommunityconnectionsandnewperspectives.Educatorsactivelyfollowchildren’sinterestsandideasroutinelythroughouttheday.Reflectiontimeissetasideattheendofthedaytolookattheprogramandwaystoimplementandincludechildren’sinterests,questionsandideas.Learninganddevelopmentisassessedthroughanongoingcycleofplanning,documentingandevaluationwitheachchildhavingalearningplanandreportingtoparentseachterminthe5learningareasofEYLF.
Key improvements sought for QA1 Standard/element
1.1.6Eachchild’sagencyispromoted,enablingthemtomakechoicesanddecisionsandtoinfluenceeventsandtheirworld.
Identifiedissue Children’sideasandinterestsarereflectedintheprogrambutchildrenhavelittledirectvoiceintheprogram.Howcanweengagethechildreninsuchawayastoencouragethemtothinkaboutandvoicewhattheywouldliketodo,learnorplaynotjustinthemomentbutplanningforthefuture?Tomakedecisionsandinfluencetheirworld.
Improvement Plan QA1
Standard/ element
What outcome or goal do we seek?
Priority (L/M/H)
How will we get this outcome? (Steps)
Success measure By when? Progress notes
1.1.6 Childrenareroutinelycomingupwithmorethaninthemomentideasaboutwhattheywouldliketodo,learnorplay.Areconfidentlyexpressingtheirideasandthisiscapturedinourwrittenprogram.Thechildren’svoiceispartofourprogram.
M Spendtimeduringmattimereflectingonthelearningandplay,routinesandenvironment,givingchildrentheopportunitytoraisetheirvoice.Whathavewedonetoday?Whatcouldwelearnmoreabout?Wherecouldthelearninggofromhere?Ensuringchildreninfluencetheroutines,learningandenvironment.Developinthemanunderstandingthatitisimportantforthemtoputforwardideasaboutthelearning.Encouragethemtoask/engage.Provideaweeklyplannertobefilledwithideas.‘Canweplease……..’
The‘Canwepleasedo….’Pagebecomesanimportantpartoftheroutineforthechildren.Thechildrenlooktoseeifwearedoingwhattheyasked,rememberingfromweektoweek.Requestsbecomemorethan‘canwepattheturtleandthechooks’andtheirideasbecomemorecomplex.Arecordofthechildren’svoicedevelopsshowingchildrenareinfluencingtheroutines,learningandenvironment.
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Quality Improvement Plan for Q2 Summary of strengths for QA2
Strengths
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.2
Eachchild’shealthneedsaresupported,throughconversationswithparentsandthedevelopmentofactionplans.Healthissuesarediscussedwithchildrenforexamplewhychildrencan’tsharetheirfoodandwhatarehealthyfoods.BusyBeescreeningstakeplaceeachyear.TheCAFHSnursevisitstwiceatermduringPlaygrouptomeetwithparents.Eachchild’scomfortisprovidedforandthereareappropriateopportunitiestomeeteachchild’sneedforsleep,restandrelaxation.Thedailyroutine,thesetupoftheenvironmentandthelargeindoorandoutdoorspacesfosterthis.Arest/quiettimeisorganisedafterluncheachdaywithaCDofrelaxingmusicandguidanceinhowtorelax,developinginchildrenaskillforlife.Theinsideenvironmenthasanareawherequietplay/readingetcisencouraged.Theoutsideisusedwhentheweatherpermitswithblanketsandcushionsbeingtakenoutside.Effectivehygienepracticesarepromotedandimplemented.Wekeepuptodatethroughsharing/readingmaterialsastheybecomeavailablebetweenstaffandthewidercommunity.Throughconversationswithchildrentosupporttheirlearningandpractise.Throughsignagearoundthecentreandthroughrolemodellingbestpractise.Throughtheemploymentofacleanerandapestexterminationprogram.Stepsaretakentocontrolthespreadofinfectiousdiseasesandtomanageinjuriesandillness,inaccordancewithrecognisedguidelines.Informationissharedwithparentsthroughnewslettersandtheenrolmentpack.Informationiseasilyaccessibletostaff.Hygieneroutinesareexplicitlytaughttochildren.Healthyeatingispromotedthroughparentinformation,enrolmentpack,conversationswithchildren,visitingspecialistslikethedietician.Theoutsideenvironmentissetuptoencouragephysicalplay.Actionsongsareincludedduringgrouptimes.Newoutsideequipmentandchallengesaresetuptostretchchildren’sdevelopment.Newclimbing/swingingequipmentthatattachestotheswingframehasaddedanewcomplexitytotheseactivitiestofosterchildren’sdevelopment.
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2.3.3
2.3.4
Childrenareadequatelysupervisedatalltimes.With5childrenand2adultsandwellsetupinsideandoutsideareaschildrenareadequatelysupervisedatalltimes.Thereareclearlinesofvisionforsupervisors.Everyreasonableprecautionistakentoprotectchildrenfromharmandanyhazardlikelytocauseinjury.Groundsandequipmentareregularlychecked.Repairsmadeinatimelyfashion.Childrenareencouragedtoidentifyrisksandsuggestwaystoimprovethesafetyofthesituation.Planstoeffectivelymanageincidentsandemergenciesaredevelopedinconsultationwithrelevantauthorities,practisedandimplemented.Invacuationandevacuationdrillsarepractisedeachtermwiththeschoolaswearepartoftheschoolsprocess.Educators,co‐ordinatorsandstaffmembersareawareoftheirrolesandresponsibilitiestorespondtoeverychildatriskofabuseorneglect.Recordsarekepttokeeptrackofeachstaffmemberspoliceclearance,certificateexpirydateandneedforretraining.
Key improvements sought for QA2
Standard/element 2.3.2
Every reasonable precaution is taken to protect children from harm and any hazard likely to cause injury
Identified issue The Protective Behaviours curriculum is not embedded in our program
Improvement plan QA2
Standard/ element
What outcome or goal do we seek?
PriorityL/M/H
How will we get this outcome? (Steps)
Success measure By when?
Progress notes
2.3.2 The Protective Behaviours curriculum is embedded in our program so that children are learning this material and developing their understanding
M Work with the cycle of learn, plan, trial and review to implement the Protective Behaviours Curriculum Set aside money for resources to meet the needs of the program
We can see the curriculum in our programming. The language is used routinely. Children show a growth in their understanding
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Quality Improvement Plan for QA 3 Summary of strengths for QA3
Strengths3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.2.1
3.3.1
Outdoorandindoorspaces,buildings,furniture,equipment,facilitiesandresourcesaresuitablefortheirpurpose.Aqualitycontrol/safetyprocessismaintained,groundarecheckedregularly.Premises,furnitureandequipmentaresafe,cleanandwellmaintained.Acleanercleanseachweekandmaintainsthegardenasrequired.AbusyBeeisorganisedattheendofeachtermforparents,staffandchildrentoworkonbiggerprojectssuchasrefurbishingthecubbyhouseandscrubbingthechairs.Facilitiesaredesignedoradaptedtoensureaccessandparticipationbyeverychildintheserviceandtoallowflexibleuse,andinteractionbetweenindoorandoutdoorspace.Arampallowseasyaccessforchildren,toddlers,pramsandwheelchairs.Thereareareaswithintheinsideandoutsidethatarebuiltinsuchawayastoallowchildrenandstafftochangetheenvironmente.g.theplatformcanbeaboatorabridgeforthetrolltohideunder.Outdoorandindoorspacesaredesignedandorganisedtoengageeverychildinqualityexperiencesinbothbuiltandnaturalenvironments.Theindoorareasarelargeandroomyanddividedintoareasbystafftoencourageexplorationandlearningbutstillmaintainclearlinesofsupervision.Theoutsideenvironmentreflectsaspaciousgardenwithdifferentareasegsandarea,naturalgumtreearea–treestoclimbandswingfrom,cactusgardenandvegetablepatches,newfruittrees,largedeciduoustreetofollowtheseasons,lawnforballgames,paverstorideon,naturalandbuiltshadeareasthataremulti‐functional.Sustainablepracticesareembeddedinserviceoperations.Childrentakepartinlookingafterthegarden,growvegetablesandherbsduringwintermonths.Gardenplantsreflectthehotenvironment.Rubbishisroutinelycollected,sortedandrecycled.ChildrenvisitrecyclingcentreandlearnaboutwheretheirrubbishgoesandwhatrubbishisDiscussionstakeplaceaboutresourcese.g.isyourwrappingrecyclableetc.2Chooks,3fishandaturtleencouragechildrentolearnaboutwhatisneededfortheircare.
Key improvements sought for QA3
Standard/element 3.2.2
Resources,materialsandequipmentaresufficientinnumber,organisedinwaysthatensureappropriateandeffectiveimplementationoftheprogramandallowformultipleuses.
Identified issue Atpresentthereisnowaterfeatureinthecentre,weplantodevelopawaterfeatureusingournewsandpitshaderooftocollectwater.
Standard/element 3.3.2
Childrenaresupportedtobecomeenvironmentallyresponsibleandshowrespectfortheenvironment.
Identified issue Investigatedevelopinga‘ServiceEnvironmentalStrategy’
Improvement plan QA3
Standard/element
Whatoutcomeorgoaldoweseek?
PriorityL/M/H
Howwillwegetthisoutcome?(Steps)
Successmeasure Bywhen? Progressnotes
3.2.2 Childrenhaveeasyaccesstowaterforplayandlearningthathasbeenresourcedatourcentreratherthanusingmainswater
L Placearainwatertanktocatchthewaterfromournewsandpitshadeandattachahandpumptodevelopawaterfeatureforthechildren’suse.
Tankisinplace,rainwaterbeingcollectedandchildrenhaveaccesstothiswaterintheirplayandlearning.
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3.3.2
AServiceEnvironmentalstrategy(Pg107)
L Findoutwhatothercentresdo.WorkwithchildrenandfamiliestoinvestigateanddevelopaServiceEnvironmentalstrategysothatchildrenbecomemoreengagedincaringfortheenvironment.
Thereisaserviceenvironmentalstrategyandchildren’sunderstandingofenvironmentalissuesisdeveloping
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Quality Improvement Plan for QA4 Summary of strengths for QA4
Strengths
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4.2.2
4.2.3
Oursmallstaffandchildnumberssupportpositive,respectfulinteractionandrelationships.Thereisaconsistencyofstaffincludingrelieversthatsupportchildren’swellbeingandsenseofbelonging.Conversationandreflectionisavaluedpartoftheday.Thereistimeattheendofthedaytofacilitatethisinteraction.Interactions,theprogramandrunningofthedayconveymutualrespect,equityandrecognitionofeachother’sstrengthsandskills
Key improvements sought for QA4
Standard/element4.1
Educator‐to‐childratiosandqualificationrequirementsaremaintainedatalltimes.
Identifiedissue Developarecordingprocessthatrecordsqualificationsandexpirydates.NeedtoreviewtheEarlyChildhoodCodeofEthics
Improvement plan QA4
Standard/element
Whatoutcomeorgoaldoweseek?
PriorityL/M/H
Howwillwegetthisoutcome?(Steps)
Successmeasure Bywhen? Progressnotes
4.1.1 QualificationrequirementsaremaintainedatalltimesVisittheEarlyChildhoodAustraliaCodeofEthics
OrganiseandCompletefirstaidtrainingAneasilyaccessedandupdatedrecordiskeptofqualificationsandexpirydatesReviewatStaffmeetingMakeacopyeasilyaccessibletostaff
QualificationscontinuetoberecordedanduptodateThestafffeelsconfidentoftheirunderstanding.ArecordinstaffmeetingminutesrecordsthisandacopyoftheCodeofEthicsisdisplayedinthecentre
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Quality Improvement Plan for QA5 Summary of strengths for QA5
Strengths
Theindividualstrengthsofstaffmembersarecomplementarywhichallowseducatorstoworkeasilytogetherindifferentwayswitheachchildandgroupofchildren,eachbringingstrengthstothewholeeducationalexperience.ReflectivediscussionispartofthedaytodayrunningoftheLELC.Children’slearning,interestsandideasaredocumentedroutinely.Childrenareencouragedtosharetheirideasandinterestsandwherepossiblethesearefolloweduponimmediatelyoraddedintofutureplans–followeduplaterinthedayforexampleatthelibrary,orthenextpreschooldaywhenresourceshavebeencollected.Wedeveloppositiverelationshipswitheachchild.Throughconversationswithchildrenandfamilies,understandingthechild’scontext,abilities,interestsandpreferences.Thisdevelopsapositivesenseofidentityandbelonginginthechild.EachchildhasanILP.
Key improvements sought for QA5
Standard/element5.2.2
Eachchildissupportedtomanagetheirownbehaviour,respondappropriatelytothebehaviourofothersandcommunicateeffectivelytoresolveconflict.
Identifiedissue DevelopanunderstandinginthechildrenthattheiractionsandresponseseffecthowothersfeelandexperiencebelongingatLELC.Childrendevelopskillstorespondappropriatelytothebehaviourofothersandcommunicateeffectivelytoresolveconflictandtomanagetheirownbehaviourinpositiveways.
Improvement Plan
Standard/element
Whatoutcomeorgoaldoweseek?
PriorityL/M/H
Howwillwegetthisoutcome?(Steps)
Successmeasure Bywhen?
Progressnotes
5.2.2 Childrenunderstandthattheiractionsandresponseseffecthowothersfeelandexperiencebelonging.Thechildrencometomanagetheirownbehaviourinpositiveways.
H PurchaseandimplementtheKimochisprogramCollectandimplementstrategiesandgamesthatencouragechildrentolistentoeachotherandteachers.
Childrenarerespondingappropriatelytothebehaviourofothersandcommunicatingeffectivelytoresolveconflict.
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Quality Improvement Plan for QA6 Summary of strengths for QA6
Strengths6.1.1
6.1.2
6.2
6.3.1
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6.3.4
Thereisaneffectiveenrolmentandorientationprocessforfamilies.LELCworkedonthislastyearwiththecurrentgroupoffamiliestriallingourprocess,theresponsefromfamilieswaspositive.Anexpo/informationmeetingisorganisedwiththeR/1teacherandotherprofessionalse.g.Speech,CAHFS,Dieticianetc.interm1eachyear.FamilieshaveopportunitiestobeinvolvedintheserviceandcontributetoservicedecisionsthroughtheGoverningCouncil,Face‐BookandEmail,Questionnaires,Fundraising,BusyBees.Theyareinvitedtosharetheirstrengthsorinterestswiththechildrenand/orstaff.E.g.Atechwizsortsthephotosanothermaintainsthefacebookpage,anothermadegloopandbakingsodarocketswiththechildren.Manyfamiliesarewellknownatthecentreastheyhavebeenattendingplaygroupovertheyearsprevioustobeginningpreschool.Familiesaresupportedintheirparentingrolethroughourplaygroup,CAFHSvisitingprogram,conversationsbetweenstaffandfamilies,newslettersandinformationprovidedinourresourcelibrary.Ourwillingnesstobecontactedoutofhourstomeetparent’sneedssupportstheirsenseofbelonging.Familyvaluesandbeliefsaboutchildrearingarerespectedandsupported.Ourphilosophyisthatweareheretosupportfamilies.Linkswithrelevantcommunityandsupportagenciesareestablishedandmaintained.E.g.BusyBeeScreenings,CAFHSvisits.Speechpath.allattendthecentre.Continuityoflearningandtransitionsforeachchildaresupportedbysharingrelevantinformationandclarifyingresponsibilities.Transitionandorientationprogramsareinplaceandwellusedbyfamiliesandchildrenmovingintopreschoolandontoschool.LELCbuildsrelationshipsandengageswiththelocalcommunity.E.g.investigatingthePostOfficeandtheRecyclingCentre,fundraisingattheChristmasMarketwithamarketstall.Schoolvisits.
Key improvements sought for QA6
Standard/element6.1.3
Currentinformationabouttheserviceisavailabletofamilies
Identifiedissue LockEarlyLearningCentreInternetpageneedstoberevampedandupdatedregularlyAbrochuretohandouttonewfamilieswouldsupportthecentreandfamiliesnewtoourcommunity
Improvement plan
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Whatoutcomeorgoaldoweseek?
PriorityL/M/H
Howwillwegetthisoutcome?(Steps)
Successmeasure Bywhen?
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6.2.2 Currentinformationabouttheserviceisavailableanduptodatetoeveryonewhowouldliketoenquireusingtheinternetaboutourservice.Thereisabrochuretohandouttonewfamilies
M Reviewothersitesandconsiderwhatisneeded.Discusswithotherleadershowthisisachievedinothercentres.Gatherrelevantinformation,artworksandphotographs.UpdateLockEarlyLearningInternetPage.Trialwithparents,reviewandimplementanychangesrequired.Developaprocessforkeepingitupdated.Usingtheinformationusedinthewebpagedevelopabrochureaboutourcentre
LockEarlyLearningInternetPageisrefurbishedandiscontinuallyupdated.AllowingareadyaccesstoinformationforfamiliesandcommunitythatwillsupportasenseofbelongingatLELCforfamilies.Abrochurethatsupportsnewfamiliesisavailableforuse.
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Quality Improvement Plan for QA7 Summary of Strengths
Strengths
7.1.3
7.1.4
7.1.5
7.2.1
Everyeffortismadetopromotecontinuityofeducatorsattheservice.Thereisapooloflocalreliefstaff,ECWsandteachersthatsupportthestaffatLELCwhichfosterscontinuityandthesenseofbelongingforthechildrenandtheirfamilies.TheDirectorleadsthedevelopmentofthecurriculumandensurestheestablishmentofcleargoalsandexpectationsforteachingandlearninginconsultationwiththeECW,children,familiesandGoverningCouncil.Adultsworkingwithchildrenandthoseengagedinmanagementoftheserviceorresidingonthepremisesarefitandproper,withtheappropriateclearancesandtrainingsuitablyrecorded.AstatementofphilosophyhasbeendevelopedbytheGoverningCouncil(allourfamiliesarerepresented)andstaff.Itguidesallaspectsoftheservice’soperationsandisreviewedbytheGoverningcouncil,childrenandstaffannually.
Key improvements sought for QA7
Standard/element7.1.2
Theinductionofeducators,co‐ordinatorsandstaffmembersiscomprehensive.
Identifiedissue Theinductionprocessisunderreview,itneedstobeupdated
Standard/element7.2.2
TheperformanceofeducatorsisevaluatedandindividualdevelopmentplansusingtheNationalProfessionalStandardsareinplacetosupportperformanceimprovement.
Identifiedissue Aformalprocessofprofessionaldevelopmenttosupportperformanceimprovementisonlypartiallyinplace.
Standard/element7.2.3
Aneffectiveself‐assessmentandqualityimprovementprocessisinplace.
Identifiedissue Thisispartlyinplace,AQIPisdevelopedandauserfriendlyversionisondisplay.Abeginninghasbeenmade,investigationhastakenplaceonhowothercentresgoaboutthisandareviewprocessforstaffmeetingshasbeendeveloped,theprocessiscurrentlyinthetriallingstageandwearequestioningitseffectiveness.TheQIPreviewandself‐assessmentneedstobecomepartoftheroutineofstaffmeetingsandGoverningCouncilMeetings.Weareworkingonhowtodothiseffectively.
Improvement plan
Standardelement
Whatoutcomeorgoaldoweseek?
PriorityL/M/H
Howwillwegetthisoutcome?
Successmeasure Bywhen?
Progressnotes
7.1.2 Theinductionofeducators,co‐ordinatorsandstaffmembersiscomprehensive.
M Theinductionprocessisunderreview.Completereviewandupdateasrequired.
Updatetheinductionfolder.Theinductionprocessesaresetinplace.
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7.2.2 TheperformanceofeducatorsisevaluatedandindividualdevelopmentplansusingtheNationalProfessionalStandardsareinplacetosupportperformanceimprovement.
H ReviewtheNationalProfessionalStandards.
PerformanceManagementbecomesaregularprocedurewhichishighlyvaluedbystaffandtheDirector,whichinturnbenefitschildren’slearningthroughimprovedteacherpractice.
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7.2.3 TheQIPreviewandself‐assessmentneedstobecomepartoftheroutineofstaffmeetingsandGoverningCouncilMeetings.
H PuttheQIPontheformattedagendas(StaffandGov.council)Reviewandrecordprogressinthemeetingminuteseachmeeting
QIPreviewbecomesaroutinepartofthemeetingsandareviewofprogressisrecorded.Childrenandfamilieswillbenefitfromtheimprovementofourservice
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