The aim of Quality Area 1 of the National Quality Standard is to ensure that the educational program and practice is stimulating and engaging, and enhances children’s learning and development. In school age care services, the program nurtures the development of life skills and complements children’s experiences, opportunities and ...

The National Quality Standard (NQS) sets a high national benchmark for early childhood education and care and outside school hours care services in Australia. The NQS includes 7 quality areas that are important to outcomes for children.

How Standard 1.1 contributes to quality education and care. Quality educational programs use an approved learning framework to guide curriculum decision-making and facilitate a shared understanding of children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

Quality Area 1 of the National Quality Standard focuses on ensuring that the educational program and practice of educators are child-centred, stimulating and maximising opportunities for enhancing and extending each child’s learning and development.

Principles, practice and outcomes of the Approved Learning Frameworks and elements within Quality Area 1 of the National Quality Standard (NQS) – and key to nurturing competent and engaged learners in the early years and beyond.

2025年1月2日 · The following article provides a list of critical reflection questions to guide thinking and practice for QA1. How do our programs reflect the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each child? How do we ensure that the educational programs are based on an approved learning framework and support children's development?

2018年1月31日 · The National Quality Standard (NQS) sets a national benchmark for the quality of education and care services and includes seven quality areas that are important to outcomes for children. In each quality area, there are two or three standards. These standards are high-level outcome statements.

NQS – Quality Area 1: Educational Program and Practice This quality area of the National Quality Standard focuses on an educational program and practice that engages, stimulates, and enhances children’s learning and development. Planning increases the value of children’s time in education and care by ensuring the educational program and

This paper ofers detailed insights into education and care service quality ratings for Quality Area 1 – Educational Program and Practice, which focuses on ensuring that educational program and practice is stimulating and engaging, enhances children’s learning and development, and meets children’s individual learning and development needs.

2024年10月15日 · Explore Quality Area 1 of the National Quality Standard (NQS), focusing on educational programs and practices that enhance children's learning and development. Learn about the key standards, elements, and how intentional, child-centered teaching supports positive outcomes in early childhood education