National Regulations See: National Law No Jab No Play Under the No Jab No Play legislation, before enrolling a child, early childhood education and care services have to first obtain evidence that the child is up to date with all vaccinations that are due for their age, or that they are able to receive. Notification Approved providers are required to notify the regulatory authority about incidents, complaints and changes to information. National Quality Agenda A web-based information system to assist state and territory IT System regulatory authorities and ACECQA to manage the approval, monitoring and quality assessment of education and children’s care services. The system also enables services, providers and educators to submit application and notification forms online to regulatory authorities and ACECQA. Occasional Care Regulated under the Services Act 1996. Casual, Children’s occasional care services that offer care of less than two hours per day and less than six hours per week, which includes crèches at gyms and shopping centres Outside School Hours Regulated under the NQF. Not defined in the National Law or Care Regulations. A service that provides care for primary school aged children (typically 5 to 12 years) before and after school and can also operate during school holidays (vacation care) and on pupil free days (National Partnership Agreement on the National Quality Agenda for Early Childhood Education and Care, p. 7). Outside school hours care services are usually provided from primary school premises. Services may also be located in child care centres or community facilities. Outside school hours care services are often provided by parent associations or non-for-profit organisations. Preschool Not defined in the National Law or Regulations. A service that provides an early childhood education program, delivered by a qualified teacher, often but not necessarily on a sessional basis in a dedicated service. Alternative terms used for preschool in some jurisdictions include kindergarten, pre-preparatory and reception (National Partnership Agreement on the National Quality Agenda for Early Childhood Education and Care, p.7). Provider management Providers include local councils, health departments, the type vocational training arms of government, and other agencies that are not government schools. Provider
National Regulations See: National Law No Jab No Play Under the No Jab No Play legislation, before enrolling a child, early childhood education and care services have to first obtain evidence that the child is up to date with all vaccinations that are due for their age, or that they are able to receive. Notification Approved providers are required to notify the regulatory authority about incidents, complaints and changes to information. National Quality Agenda IT System A web-based information system to assist state and territory regulatory authorities and ACECQA to manage the approval, monitoring and quality assessment of children’s education and care services. The system also enables services, providers and educators to submit application and notification forms online to regulatory authorities and ACECQA. Occasional Care Regulated under the Children’s Services Act 1996. Casual, occasional care services that offer care of less than two hours per day and less than six hours per week, which includes crèches at gyms and shopping centres Outside School Hours Care Regulated under the NQF. Not defined in the National Law or Regulations. A service that provides care for primary school aged children (typically 5 to 12 years) before and after school and can also operate during school holidays (vacation care) and on pupil free days (National Partnership Agreement on the National Quality Agenda for Early Childhood Education and Care, p. 7). Outside school hours care services are usually provided from primary school premises. Services may also be located in child care centres or community facilities. Outside school hours care services are often provided by parent associations or non-for-profit organisations. Preschool Not defined in the National Law or Regulations. A service that provides an early childhood education program, delivered by a qualified teacher, often but not necessarily on a sessional basis in a dedicated service. Alternative terms used for preschool in some jurisdictions include kindergarten, pre-preparatory and reception (National Partnership Agreement on the National Quality Agenda for Early Childhood Education and Care, p.7). Provider management type Providers include local councils, health departments, the vocational training arms of government, and other agencies that are not government schools. Provider