The National Quality Framework, at its most fundamental level, is about positive outcomes for children in their learning and wellbeing. It sets the standard for quality, and raises the bar for the provision of children’s services in Australia. But the people who are expected to deliver this reform for Australia, educators, are paid low wages, work in shifts, and often aren’t recognised as professionals. Is it time to ask - are we too child-centred in our work, and what does that mean for educators?
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Element 2.1.2 Health practices and procedures (Exploring the NQS)
Element 2.1.1 Wellbeing and comfort (Exploring the NQS)
Quality Area 1: Educational program and practice (Exploring the NQS)
Element 1.3.3 Information for families (Exploring the NQS)
Element 1.3.2 Critical reflection (Exploring the NQS)
Element 1.3.1 Assessment and planning (Exploring the NQS)
Element 1.2.3 Child directed learning (Exploring the NQS)
Element 1.2.2 Responsive teaching and scaffolding (Exploring the NQS)
Element 1.2.1 Intentional teaching (Exploring the NQS)
Element 1.1.3 Program learning opportunities (Exploring the NQS)
Element 1.1.2 Child-centred (Exploring the NQS)
Element 1.1.1 Approved learning framework (Exploring the NQS)
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The Trends in Community Children’s Services Survey
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