centre. The provider also points out that there are two digital frames in the foyer for parents to see what happens daily at the service. The regulatory authority rated this standard as The Panel ‘Meeting NQS’. considered that to achieve a rating level of for standard 6.1, ‘Exceeding NQS’ the provider would need to demonstrate that it provides comprehensive information to families and a range of opportunities to not only be involved with the service, but to significantly contribute to the decisions and service’s communication, consultation and collaboration that actively direct the enrolment and orientation process. The Panel agreed that the additional information submitted by the provider does not demonstrate Exceeding practice. The Panel noted that no information was provided regarding the suggestions that are made, and whether the service acts upon feedback provided through the suggestion box. The Panel also noted that while families are invited to be involved with the service, there is no evidence of them being involved in the decision making process. The Panel concluded that the rating level for standard 6.1 should remain unchanged as ‘Meeting NQS’. Standard 6.2 Standard 6.2 is that: Families are supported in their parenting role and their values and beliefs about child rearing are respected. In making its claim for a rating of Exceeding the NQS, the provider refers to having a in which the educational leader parents’ communication book discusses issues with families, a range of communications including pamphlets and photos of a parent making Greek biscuits, Arabic eggplant dip and a photo of parents celebrating their birthday. child’s The regulatory authority rated this standard as The Panel ‘Meeting NQS’. considered that to achieve a rating level of for standard 6.2, ‘Exceeding NQS’ the provider would need to demonstrate that information about community services and resources is available to families in a variety of accessible forms, and the expertise of families is actively sought.
centre. The provider also points out that there are two digital frames in the foyer for parents to see what happens daily at the service. The regulatory authority rated this standard as ‘Meeting NQS’. The Panel considered that to achieve a rating level of ‘Exceeding NQS’ for standard 6.1, the provider would need to demonstrate that it provides comprehensive information to families and a range of opportunities to not only be involved with the service, but to significantly contribute to the service’s decisions and communication, consultation and collaboration that actively direct the enrolment and orientation process. The Panel agreed that the additional information submitted by the provider does not demonstrate Exceeding practice. The Panel noted that no information was provided regarding the suggestions that are made, and whether the service acts upon feedback provided through the suggestion box. The Panel also noted that while families are invited to be involved with the service, there is no evidence of them being involved in the decision making process. The Panel concluded that the rating level for standard 6.1 should remain unchanged as ‘Meeting NQS’. Standard 6.2 Standard 6.2 is that: Families are supported in their parenting role and their values and beliefs about child rearing are respected. In making its claim for a rating of Exceeding the NQS, the provider refers to having a parents’ communication book in which the educational leader discusses issues with families, a range of communications including pamphlets and photos of a parent making Greek biscuits, Arabic eggplant dip and a photo of parents celebrating their child’s birthday. The regulatory authority rated this standard as ‘Meeting NQS’. The Panel considered that to achieve a rating level of ‘Exceeding NQS’ for standard 6.2, the provider would need to demonstrate that information about community services and resources is available to families in a variety of accessible forms, and the expertise of families is actively sought.
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