Webinar: An introduction to the Education Standards Board & the role of the Early Childhood Services Team

Content

  • 0:00 Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country
  • 1:01 Distinction between education standards Board and ACECQA
  • 3:32 What is our vision?
  • 4:00 What are the primary functions of the Early Childhood Services team?
  • 4:18 What is the NQF?
  • 4:55 What other types of early childhood services in SA?
  • 5:45 How does the make up of SA services differ to the make up of services nationally?
  • 6:45 Can you tell us about your role as an authorised officer in relation to assessment and rating?
  • 7:12 What is the assessment and rating cycle?
  • 9:13 What are the seven quality areas covered by the NQS?
  • 10:24 What are the possible ratings and how are they determined?
  • 11:01 What if a service disagrees with an initial rating?
  • 11:45 What changes have been made to the Exceeding rating since the 2018 NQS?
  • 13:44 What is the eligibility criteria to apply for an excellent rating?
  • 14:20 What are the key elements to include in a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)?
  • 15:56 What training to authorised officers undergo?
  • 17:14 How do authorised officers ensure consistency in assessment and ratings?
  • 17:45 What is the moderation process in assessment and rating reports?
  • 18:07 Summary