Although four years have passed since the introduction of the National Quality Framework, assessment and rating visits are still a relatively new experience for many services. Understandably, teachers and educators have many questions about what to expect from their first and second assessment and rating visits. This session will provide plenty of information on what to expect.

This seminar will include:

• stories about other services’ assessment and rating visit and what they have learned
  from the experience
• understanding the process from the perspective of the Authorised Officer
• opportunities to share your own experience
• understanding the difference between Meeting and Exceeding NQS
• the importance of continuously and critically reflecting on practice
• Q & A opportunities.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Heather Barnes works as an early childhood consultant throughout Australia. Heather’s career has included teaching in kindergartens, higher education and TAFE, and working for the National Childcare Accreditation Council, local government and Gowrie Carlton. She currently presents at conferences, delivers workshops and provides mentoring for individual services. Heather was involved in the original training of Assessors and assisted Regulatory Authorities in several states and territories as part of the National Quality Framework. She is a Life Member of Gowrie Victoria; a member of the Victorian Children’s Council and was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2015 for services to early childhood education.

To find out more, download the training brochure here