1: EYM OUTCOMES AND DRAFT PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK At a regional and state level, the Department uses the framework to identify any necessary adjustments to EYM policy and its implementation The purpose of the EYM Outcomes and draft where there is evidence that EYM is not delivering Performance Framework is to provide a set of intended outcomes. sample measures – used at an organisational, The framework uses existing data sources (such as regional and state level – to determine how NQS ratings) and data likely to already be effective EYM organisations are in improving collected by the majority of EYM organisations outcomes for children. (such as family satisfaction surveys), to reduce This framework is a working document. data collection requirements on EYM The Department will finalise the framework organisations. as its use matures. It may need to implement The EYM outcomes were developed using additional measures for data collection or evidence that identified key elements for modify data collection tools. If so, this will be providing high-quality service delivery. While the done in consultation with the sector, with a view outcomes remain consistent, not every activity to streamlining existing requirements. listed against each EYM outcome will be feasible For EYM organisations, this framework is a tool for every EYM organisation. Rather, they indicate that ensures that performance is monitored areas to focus on to ensure that the EYM system consistently and that issues and areas for improves outcomes for children. As the use of the improvement are continuously identified. framework matures, it is expected that more of the activities and measures will be embedded in The framework encourages EYM organisations to EYM organisations’ planning and operations. focus on quality improvements, think strategically and work towards achieving each of the EYM outcomes. For the Department, the framework provides a set of transparent performance measures used to monitor the performance of individual EYM organisations, and to build a picture of the overall value and impact of EYM in Victoria.
1: EYM OUTCOMES AND DRAFT PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK The purpose of the EYM Outcomes and draft Performance Framework is to provide a set of sample measures – used at an organisational, regional and state level – to determine how effective EYM organisations are in improving outcomes for children. This framework is a working document. The Department will finalise the framework as its use matures. It may need to implement additional measures for data collection or modify data collection tools. If so, this will be done in consultation with the sector, with a view to streamlining existing requirements. For EYM organisations, this framework is a tool that ensures that performance is monitored consistently and that issues and areas for improvement are continuously identified. The framework encourages EYM organisations to focus on quality improvements, think strategically and work towards achieving each of the EYM outcomes. For the Department, the framework provides a set of transparent performance measures used to monitor the performance of individual EYM organisations, and to build a picture of the overall value and impact of EYM in Victoria. At a regional and state level, the Department uses the framework to identify any necessary adjustments to EYM policy and its implementation where there is evidence that EYM is not delivering intended outcomes. The framework uses existing data sources (such as NQS ratings) and data likely to already be collected by the majority of EYM organisations (such as family satisfaction surveys), to reduce data collection requirements on EYM organisations. The EYM outcomes were developed using evidence that identified key elements for providing high-quality service delivery. While the outcomes remain consistent, not every activity listed against each EYM outcome will be feasible for every EYM organisation. Rather, they indicate areas to focus on to ensure that the EYM system improves outcomes for children. As the use of the framework matures, it is expected that more of the activities and measures will be embedded in EYM organisations’ planning and operations.
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