Quality Area 3: Physical environment This quality area of the National Quality Standard focuses on the physical environment and ensuring that it is safe, suitable and provides a rich and diverse range of experiences that promote learning and development. children’s Quality Area 3: Standards and elements Standard 3.1 The design and location of the premises is appropriate for the operation of a service. Element Outdoor and indoor spaces, buildings, furniture, equipment, facilities and resources are suitable for their purpose. 3.1.1 Element Premises, furniture and equipment are safe, clean and well maintained. 3.1.2 Element Facilities are designed or adapted to ensure access and participation by every child in the service and to allow flexible use, and 3.1.3 interaction between indoor and outdoor space. Standard 3.2 The environment is inclusive, promotes competence, independent exploration and learning through play. Element Outdoor and indoor spaces are designed and organised to engage every child in quality experiences in both built and natural 3.2.1 environments. Element Resources, materials and equipment are sufficient in number, organised in ways that ensure appropriate and effective 3.2.2 implementation of the program and allow for multiple uses. Standard 3.3 The service takes an active role in caring for its environment and contributes to a sustainable future. Element Sustainable practices are embedded in service operations. 3.3.1 Element Children are supported to become environmentally responsible and show respect for the environment. 3.3.2
Quality Area 3: Physical environment This quality area of the National Quality Standard focuses on the physical environment and ensuring that it is safe, suitable and provides a rich and diverse range of experiences that promote children’s learning and development. Quality Area 3: Standards and elements Standard 3.1 The design and location of the premises is appropriate for the operation of a service. Element 3.1.1 Outdoor and indoor spaces, buildings, furniture, equipment, facilities and resources are suitable for their purpose. Element 3.1.2 Premises, furniture and equipment are safe, clean and well maintained. Element 3.1.3 Facilities are designed or adapted to ensure access and participation by every child in the service and to allow flexible use, and interaction between indoor and outdoor space. Standard 3.2 The environment is inclusive, promotes competence, independent exploration and learning through play. Element 3.2.1 Outdoor and indoor spaces are designed and organised to engage every child in quality experiences in both built and natural environments. Element 3.2.2 Resources, materials and equipment are sufficient in number, organised in ways that ensure appropriate and effective implementation of the program and allow for multiple uses. Standard 3.3 The service takes an active role in caring for its environment and contributes to a sustainable future. Element 3.3.1 Sustainable practices are embedded in service operations. Element 3.3.2 Children are supported to become environmentally responsible and show respect for the environment.