This Regulatory Overview Table is designed to be used in conjunction with PolicyWorks Manual National Quality Framework. It follows the format of the National Quality – Standard and is divided into Quality Areas, Standards and Elements. The table provides services with an overview of the laws, regulations and policies that relate to each standard and element, along with an indication of elements to consider for inclusion in the service’s philosophy statement. Some services will have additional policies to include under the policies’ column. The table also provides a link to relevant practice principles within the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the ‘related Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). The of evidence’ column provides guidance regarding the documents, records, ‘examples equipment, plans and strategies that assessors will be looking for on an assessment visit. This section should be further developed by individual services to suit circumstances. Related policies Philosophy Curriculum National National Examples framework Law Regulations of evidence Quality Area 1: Educational program and practice Standard 1.1 An approved learning framework informs the development of a curriculum that enhances Sections: Regulations: each child’s learning and development 168, 323 73, 75, 76 Element 1.1.1 Curriculum decision Curriculum EYLF Principles Children’s individual records/ √ making contributes to each Development journals 1/ Secure, respectful and child’s learning and reciprocal relationships Individual/group program development outcomes in 2/ Partnerships Individual behaviour guidance relation to their identity, 3/ High expectations and connection with equity Specialist reports community, wellbeing, VEYLDF Practice Principle confidence as learners and 3/ High expectations for every effectiveness as child communicators Element 1.1.2 Each child’s current Interactions with EYLF Principles Evidence/information collected √ knowledge, ideas, culture, Children about children’s development, 2/ Partnerships abilities and interests are interests, family, culture and 4/ Respect for diversity the foundation of the community VEYLDF Practice Principle program 5/ Respectful relationships and responsive engagement
This Regulatory Overview Table is designed to be used in conjunction with PolicyWorks Manual – National Quality Framework. It follows the format of the National Quality Standard and is divided into Quality Areas, Standards and Elements. The table provides services with an overview of the laws, regulations and policies that relate to each standard and element, along with an indication of elements to consider for inclusion in the service’s philosophy statement. Some services will have additional policies to include under the ‘related policies’ column. The table also provides a link to relevant practice principles within the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). The ‘examples of evidence’ column provides guidance regarding the documents, records, equipment, plans and strategies that assessors will be looking for on an assessment visit. This section should be further developed by individual services to suit circumstances. Related policies Philosophy Curriculum framework National Law National Regulations Examples of evidence Quality Area 1: Educational program and practice Standard 1.1 An approved learning framework informs the development of a curriculum that enhances each child’s learning and development Sections: 168, 323 Regulations: 73, 75, 76 Element 1.1.1 Curriculum decision making contributes to each child’s learning and development outcomes in relation to their identity, connection with community, wellbeing, confidence as learners and effectiveness as communicators Curriculum Development √ EYLF Principles 1/ Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships 2/ Partnerships 3/ High expectations and equity VEYLDF Practice Principle 3/ High expectations for every child Children’s individual records/ journals Individual/group program Individual behaviour guidance Specialist reports Element 1.1.2 Each child’s current knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of the program Interactions with Children √ EYLF Principles 2/ Partnerships 4/ Respect for diversity VEYLDF Practice Principle 5/ Respectful relationships and responsive engagement Evidence/information collected about children’s development, interests, family, culture and community
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