Assessment and Rating Workbook + 3 x Mini Courses - Meeting and Exceeding the National Quality Framework - Early Learning Centres
Meeting and Exceeding the National Quality Framework + 3 x Mini Courses - Assessment and Rating Workbook- details what you need to implement to ensure you and your team meet and exceed the national quality framework.
Assessment and Rating WORKBOOK + 3 x Mini Courses
Beyond Compliance: Deepening Practice Through the National Quality Framework (NQF)
LDC, OSHC, FDC Workbooks
$499 Per Early Learning Centre
This professional learning workbook is designed for early childhood educators, leaders, and teams who are striving for a deeper understanding and application of the National Quality Framework (NQF). With a strong focus on critical reflection, continuous improvement, and achieving Exceeding themes in Assessment & Rating, this workbook empowers educators to move beyond compliance and confidently embed quality practices into their daily programs.
Participants will explore each Quality Area of the National Quality Standard (NQS), understand what "Meeting" and "Exceeding" look like in practice, and engage with 15 critical reflection questions per Element to strengthen reflective thinking and documentation.
Workbook -
In Addition to the Workbook, also receive:
Assessment and Rating Workbook
Nominated Supervisor Support Guide:
Nominated Supervisor Support Guide: Quality Area 1 – Educational Program and Practice (QA1)
Nominated Supervisor Support Guide: Quality Area 2 – Children’s Health and Safety (QA2)
Nominated Supervisor Support Guide: Quality Area 3 – Physical Environment (QA3)
Nominated Supervisor Support Guide: Quality Area 4 – Staffing Arrangements (QA4)
Nominated Supervisor Support Guide: Quality Area 5 – Relationships with Children (QA5)
Nominated Supervisor Support Guide: Quality Area 6 – Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities (QA6)
Nominated Supervisor Support Guide: Quality Area 7 – Governance and Leadership (QA7)
Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheets:
QA1 Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheet
QA2 Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheet
QA3 Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheet
QA4 Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheet
QA5 Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheet
QA6 Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheet
QA7 Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheet
Nominated Supervisor Overview:
Overview: The Nominated Supervisor Role
Nominated Supervisor Role – Evidence Summary
Leadership Reflections & Evaluation Tools
Educator Cheat Sheets:
QA1 Educator Cheat Sheet
QA2 Educator Cheat Sheet
QA3 Educator Cheat Sheet
QA4 Educator Cheat Sheet
QA5 Educator Cheat Sheet
QA6 Educator Cheat Sheet
QA7 Educator Cheat Sheet
Quality Area 1 – Educational Program and Practice
- Assessment and Rating Workbook (QA1 Section)
- Nominated Supervisor Support Guide: Quality Area 1 – Educational Program and Practice (QA1)
- QA1 Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheet
- QA1 Educator Cheat Sheet
- Educational Leader Support Guide: Quality Area 1 – Program and Practice
- Children’s Programming File – What to Include
- Understanding and Supporting:
- • Social & Emotional Development
- • Cognitive Development
- • Language Development
- • Physical Development
- • Creative & Aesthetic Development
- Linking EYLF Outcomes to Theorists
- EYLF – What It Means, Deep Dive, Examples, Links to the NQF
- MTOP - What It Means, Deep Dive, Examples, Links to the NQF
- Developmental & Early Childhood Theorists Checklist (general and by Quality Area & EYLF Outcomes)
- Step-by-Step Guide: Inclusion Support Plan (ISP)
- Children’s Voice Checklist — By Quality Area
- Children’s Voice Checklist Overview
- Children’s Voice Strategy Template
- Children’s File Checklist (Confidential Records) Linked to EYLF, MTOP, & NQF
- Children’s Confidential File Checklist
- Group Time Suggestions for Children – Birth – 12 years
- 100 Transition Songs for Early Childhood & School Age – Linked to NQF, EYLF, MTOP (Includes 10 Reflection Questions)
- Supporting Children with School Readiness
- Supporting Children Transition to School
- Understanding the Importance of:
- The Importance of STEM in Early Childhood/Middle Childhood and implementing STEM within our classrooms
- Guiding Children’s Behaviour
- The Importance of Building Resilience
- The Importance of Singing Songs with Children
- Reading to Children: Building Connections and Lifelong Learning
- The Importance of Risky Play
- The Importance of Play
- The Importance of Nature
- The Importance of Messy Play
Quality Area 2 – Children’s Health and Safety
- Assessment and Rating Workbook (QA2 Section)
- Nominated Supervisor Support Guide: Quality Area 2 – Children’s Health and Safety (QA2)
- QA2 Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheet
- QA2 Educator Cheat Sheet
- Active Supervision Checklist
- Child Safe Classroom Checklist
- Child Safety Classroom Poster
- Health & Safety Checklist Register
- Health & Safety Checklists
- Understanding and Supporting:
- • The Importance of Child Safe Practices
- • The Importance of Sleep – Including information to inform and support family choices
- Step-by-Step Toilet Training Guide
- Physical Activity in Early Childhood & OSHC
- Nutrition in Early Childhood & OSHC – Centre Provided Meals (also for family communication)
- Healthy Lunch Boxes for Early Childhood & OSHC (also for family communication)
- Supporting Sleep in Early Childhood Education
- Supporting Sleep in Early Childhood Education: Helping Families Build Healthy Sleep Routines
Quality Area 3 – Physical Environment
- Assessment and Rating Workbook (QA3 Section)
- Nominated Supervisor Support Guide: Quality Area 3 – Physical Environment (QA3)
- QA3 Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheet
- QA3 Educator Cheat Sheet
- Posters:
- • Child Safety Poster
- (QA2 & QA3 – Health, Safety, and Environment)
- Indigenous Practices Poster
- (QA3 – Physical Environment | Cultural Inclusion & Community Connections)
- Developmental & Early Childhood Theorists Poster
- (QA1 – Supports curriculum, theory links, and reflective pedagogy)
- Children’s Voice Poster/Display (Based on the Checklist)
- (QA1, QA5, QA6 – Hearing children’s perspectives and participation)
- Active Supervision Poster/Visual Checklist
- (QA2 – Safety and awareness in action)
- Child Safe Classroom Visual Checklist or Poster
- (QA2 – Maintaining safe environments)
- EYLF & MTOP Outcome Posters (with links to theorists/outcomes)
- (QA1 – Curriculum planning support)
- Song & Music Area Poster (from Transition Songs collection)
- (QA1, QA5 – Supports wellbeing, regulation, and learning through music)
- Resilience Poster
- (QA1, QA3, QA5 – Promoting emotional wellbeing and regulation)
- Nature Play at Home Poster for Families
- (QA3, QA6 – Environmental connection & self-regulation)
- Messy Play Poster: “Learning Through Mess”
- (QA1, QA2, QA3 – Encouraging sensory-rich exploration)
- Risky Play Poster: “Building Bravery and Confidence”
- (QA2, QA5 – Emotional strength and risk assessment)
- STEM in Early Learning Poster
- (QA1 – Learning through experimentation and inquiry)
- Nutrition Posters: Centre-Provided Meals / Healthy Lunch Boxes
- (QA2, QA6 – Family communication & healthy eating education)
- Supporting Sleep Routines Poster (for Families)
- (QA2, QA6 – Daily rhythm and home-centre alignment)
- Toilet Training Visual Routine Poster
- (QA2 – Developmental care and autonomy support)
- Emotional Regulation Chart / Feelings Poster (linked to Resilience, Identity, Relationships)
- (QA5 – Supporting social-emotional learning)
- Policies Checklist (for Regulation 168 & Spot Checks)
- Policies Templates
- Step-by-Step Guide to Creating and Implementing an Environmental Action Plan (EAP)
- Environmental Action Plan (EAP) – Planning Template
Quality Area 4 – Staffing Arrangements
- Assessment and Rating Workbook (QA4 Section)
- Nominated Supervisor Support Guide: Quality Area 4 – Staffing Arrangements (QA4)
- QA4 Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheet
- QA4 Educator Cheat Sheet
- Staffing Records – Regulatory Requirements
- Staffing Records (confidential storage guidance)
- Volunteers & Students
Quality Area 5 – Relationships with Children
- Assessment and Rating Workbook (QA5 Section)
- Nominated Supervisor Support Guide: Quality Area 5 – Relationships with Children (QA5)
- QA5 Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheet
- QA5 Educator Cheat Sheet
- Guide to Building Strong Relationships with Children
Quality Area 6 – Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities
- Assessment and Rating Workbook (QA6 Section)
- Nominated Supervisor Support Guide: Quality Area 6 – Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities (QA6)
- QA6 Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheet
- QA6 Educator Cheat Sheet
- Engaging families in feedback
- Collaborating with families to support their child’s development
- Supporting Families with concerns or complaints
- Step-by-Step Guide to Creating and Implementing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
- Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) – Planning Template
Information for families:
- Understanding the Importance of Guiding Children’s Behaviour
- The Importance of Play: Why Play Matters
- Nutrition in Early Childhood & OSHC – Centre Provided Meals (This is also used for family communication)
- Healthy Lunch Boxes for Early Childhood & OSHC (This is also used for family communication)
- Supporting Sleep in Early Childhood Education
- Nature Play at Home: Supporting Self-Regulation and Resilience
- Supporting Sleep in Early Childhood Education: Helping Families Build Healthy Sleep Routines
- The Importance of Messy Play: Learning Through Exploration and Fun
- The Importance of Risky Play: Growing Confidence and Resilience
- Reading to Children: Building Connections and Lifelong Learning
- Supporting Your Child with School Readiness
- Step-by-Step Toilet Training Guide
- 12-Month Family Newsletter Topics
Quality Area 7 – Governance and Leadership
- Assessment and Rating Workbook (QA7 Section: It is about you)
- Nominated Supervisor Support Guide: Quality Area 7 – Governance and Leadership (QA7)
- QA7 Nominated Supervisor Cheat Sheet
- QA7 Educator Cheat Sheet
- Overview: The Nominated Supervisor Role
- Nominated Supervisor Role – Evidence Summary
- Leadership Reflections & Evaluation Tools
- Leadership Toolkit for Early Childhood & OSHC Services
- Quality Improvement Plan Checklist
- Leadership Reflection Tool
- Checklist registrar to Support Element 7.1.2 – Management Systems
- Policies – Regulation 168 Folder (opening centre, Spot Checks, Assessment & Rating)
- Job Descriptions
- Educator Goals and Professional Development Template
- Reflection on Leadership Style & Strengths
- Leadership Vision Board Template
- Reflection Questions for Each Standard – National Quality Framework
- Reflection Questions and Feedback for Team
- Philosophy Checklist – Meeting and Exceeding
- Meeting the National Quality Framework Checklist
- Exceeding the National Quality Framework Checklist
- Children’s File Checklist (Confidential Records) Linked to EYLF, MTOP, & NQF
- Children’s Confidential File Checklist
Staff Training Overview (3 x 20-Minute Courses)
Each short course is aligned with:
NQF: Promotes quality education and care.
EYLF v2.0 & MTOP v2.0: Strengthens outcomes for all children.
NQS Elements: Primarily 1.1.1, 1.2.1, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 4.2.2, 5.1.1, 5.2.2, 7.2.3.
Staff will receive a certificate of completion for their professional development portfolios.
1. Guiding Children’s Behaviour
Duration: 20 minutes
Focus: Positive behaviour guidance using relational and trauma-informed practices.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the principles of behaviour as communication.
Reflect on how co-regulation and secure relationships influence behaviour.
Respond to challenging moments with empathy, consistency, and clear expectations.
Links to NQF & Frameworks:
NQS 5.2.2: Each child is supported to regulate their behaviour.
EYLF Learning Outcome 1: Children feel safe, secure, and supported.
MTOP Practice: Intentionality and secure relationships.
Key Takeaways:
Positive guidance fosters resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Behaviour support is about understanding children, not controlling them.
2. Active Supervision
Duration: 20 minutes
Focus: Strategies for vigilant, engaged supervision to ensure safety and connection.
Learning Objectives:
Learn proactive supervision techniques, indoors and outdoors.
Practice scanning, positioning, and anticipating risks.
Build shared team responsibility for constant awareness.
Links to NQF & Frameworks:
NQS 2.2.1: At all times, reasonable precautions and adequate supervision ensure children are protected from harm and hazard.
EYLF Principle: Partnerships and high expectations.
MTOP Practice: Collaborative leadership and holistic practices.
Key Takeaways:
Active supervision prevents incidents and promotes engagement.
Strong supervision is relational, not just observational.
3. Keeping Children Safe in Our Classroom
Duration: 20 minutes
Focus: Child protection, recognising grooming behaviours, and mandatory reporting responsibilities.
Learning Objectives:
Define child abuse and neglect, including early warning signs.
Understand grooming behaviours and how they may present.
Know your legal responsibilities as a Mandatory Reporter.
Learn how to respond when a child discloses or shows signs of harm.
Links to NQF & Frameworks:
NQS 2.2.3: Management, educators and staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities to identify and respond to every child at risk of abuse or neglect.
EYLF v2.0 Principle: Equity, inclusion and high expectations.
MTOP v2.0 Outcome 3: Children become strong in their social and emotional wellbeing.
Key Takeaways:
Every educator plays a role in child safety.
Noticing grooming behaviour—such as secrecy, gift-giving, or isolating a child—is critical.
Trust your instincts and always follow your service’s child protection policy.