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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.

Endofterm1Endofterm2Endofterm4

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.

                 

2.3.1

2.3.2

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

Term4

Quality Improvement Plan for QA4 Summary of strengths for QA4

Strengths

4.1

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

Endofterm1Term3

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.

Term4

Quality Improvement Plan for QA6 Summary of strengths for QA6

Strengths6.1.1

6.1.2

6.2

6.3.1

6.3.2

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

Standard/element

Whatoutcomeorgoaldoweseek?

PriorityL/M/H

Howwillwegetthisoutcome?(Steps)

Successmeasure Bywhen?

Progress notes

6.2.2 Currentinformationabouttheserviceisavailableanduptodatetoeveryonewhowouldliketoenquireusingtheinternetaboutourservice.Thereisabrochuretohandouttonewfamilies

M Reviewothersitesandconsiderwhatisneeded.Discusswithotherleadershowthisisachievedinothercentres.Gatherrelevantinformation,artworksandphotographs.UpdateLockEarlyLearningInternetPage.Trialwithparents,reviewandimplementanychangesrequired.Developaprocessforkeepingitupdated.Usingtheinformationusedinthewebpagedevelopabrochureaboutourcentre

LockEarlyLearningInternetPageisrefurbishedandiscontinuallyupdated.AllowingareadyaccesstoinformationforfamiliesandcommunitythatwillsupportasenseofbelongingatLELCforfamilies.Abrochurethatsupportsnewfamiliesisavailableforuse.

Term3

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.

Term1

7.2.3 TheQIPreviewandself‐assessmentneedstobecomepartoftheroutineofstaffmeetingsandGoverningCouncilMeetings.

H PuttheQIPontheformattedagendas(StaffandGov.council)Reviewandrecordprogressinthemeetingminuteseachmeeting

QIPreviewbecomesaroutinepartofthemeetingsandareviewofprogressisrecorded.Childrenandfamilieswillbenefitfromtheimprovementofourservice

Term1