16 JunOutcomes of the 2019 NQF Review revealed
Regular reviews of the National Quality Framework (NQF) ensure that it remains current, achieves its objectives and supports services to provide high quality education and care to children and young people. The 2019 NQF Review has recently been finalised and Commonwealth, state and territory education ministers have agreed to a number of changes to the NQF.
Key changes for services include:
- new safety requirements – including further improvements to ensure safe transportation and to multi-story buildings; a risk assessment of sleep and changes to engaging volunteers
- improved oversight and compliance tools for Regulatory Authorities – increasing transparency and accountability in the sector
- new workforce requirements – such as alleviating staffing requirements during short-term absences
- improved regulatory guidance – improving educator knowledge of best practice through government developed resources, including the Guide to the National Quality Framework.
Most changes are expected to commence from mid-2023 and ELAA will keep you informed as further information about the implementation becomes available.
