With new child safety regulations having just come into effect, here’s a sector-responsive list of Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) priorities that services across Australia should consider updating immediately. These priorities align with the National Quality Standard (NQS), recent regulatory changes, and sector best practice.
A Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) in early childhood education is a structured approach to assessing and enhancing the quality of care and learning experiences provided to children. It helps childcare providers reflect on their practices, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance outcomes.
ACECQA has developed a new interactive free online professional development course on Developing a Quality Improvement Plan. This course features a series of three e Learning modules on exploring the NQF, developing a QIP and self assessment.
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