2. Serendipity Early Learning Centre Policy Review Presentation Kirsty Lyon 5891663

3. Serendipity Early Learning Centre Outdoor Environment Policy

4. Policies - Why do we review policies? -Why is policy review important? - National Quality Standards (NQS) and National Quality Frameworks (NQF)

5. The Regulatory Authority ACT Children's Policy and Regulation Unit Education and Training Directorate NSW NSW Early Childhood Education and Care Directorate, Department of Education and Communities NT Quality Education and Care NT, Department of Education QLD Office for Early Childhood Education and Care, Department of Education, Training and Employment SA Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board of South Australia TAS Department of Education, Education and Care Unit VIC Department of Education and Training WA Department of Local Government and Communities, Education and Care Regulatory Unit

6. Quality Improvement Plan and Ratings -Who is responsible? -How many Quality Improvement Plans need to be prepared? -What information has to be included in the Quality Improvement Plan? -What should be considered when preparing a Quality Improvement Plan? -Does our statement of philosophy reflect a commitment to improvement? -Are our resources targeted to support our plans? -Are we collecting and using the right information to help our planning cycle? -How do we handle complaints? -How do we review our policies and procedures? (ACECQA, 2014(f)) ASSESSMENT AND RATINGS -Excellent rating, awarded by the ACECQA -Exceeding National Quality Standard -Meeting National Quality Standard -Working Towards National Quality Standard -Significant Improvement Required (ACECQA, 2014(g))

7. Begin with mission, vision philosophy Consider goals and specific influences Review policy needs Gather resources and research Form a policy ‘think tank’ Draft policy Consultation and review of the draft Publish and implement the policy Evaluate policy in action (Gibbs, 2008)

8. References Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority,. (2014). The National Quality Standard. Retrieved 28 December 2014, from http://www.acecqa.gov.au/national-quality- framework/the-national-quality-standard Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority,. (2014). Assessments and ratings. Retrieved 17 January 2015, from http://www.acecqa.gov.au/assessments-and-ratings Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority,. (2014). Assessment and Ratings Process. Retrieved 17 January 2015, from http://www.acecqa.gov.au/assessment-and- ratings-process Gibbs, L. (2008). Same and different - the policy planning process. In L. Gibbs, Policy development in early childhood settings : from idea to evaluation (1st ed., pp. 19-41). Castle Hill, NSW: Pademelon Press. Rowell, P. (2006). Why have Policies?. Putting Children First, (20), 1 - 4. Swinburne Online,. (2015). Week 9: Review and Develop Policies. Retrieved 18 January 2015, from https://ilearn.swin.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid-4559180-dt-content-rid- 23493315_2/courses/2014-SO3-EDU30008-200799/UnitLearningMaterials/Week_09.html