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Changes to the National Quality Framework

Discover the latest changes in the National Quality Framework affecting family day care services in Victoria. Explore assessment and rating results, state of the sector analysis, and essential upcoming dates for compliance. Stay updated on improvements and key areas of focus to ensure quality care provision.

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Changes to the National Quality Framework

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  1. Changes to the National Quality Framework

  2. Profile of Family Day Care in Victoria 2

  3. 4,168approved education and care services in Victoria (30 June 17) • 3,815 Centre-based services in Victoria • 353 Family day care services in Victoria • Education and care services operating in Victoria

  4. Assessment and Rating Results in Victoria to June 2017 4

  5. State of the Sector – Education and Care Services in Victoria 30 June 2017

  6. Percentage of Final Overall Published Rating by Service Type in Victoria 30 June 2017

  7. FDC - Final Published Rating by Quality Area in Victoria 30 June 2017

  8. FDC - Top Ten Elements ‘Met’ 30 June 2017

  9. FDC - Top Ten Elements ‘Not Met’ 30 June 2017

  10. FDC - Changes in Overall Rating from First Assessment to Next Assessment 30 June 2017

  11. Comparison of Overall Ratings Each Year - 2013 to 2017 30 June 2017

  12. General updates 12

  13. Bushfire At-Risk Register (BARR) • FDC services with residences and venues which are in areas of high bushfire risk have a condition imposed on their service approval • All services with a BARR condition must provide their Emergency Management Plan to the Department by 21 November 2017 No Jab No Play (NJNP) • All children enrolled at an early childhood service be immunised. • Limited exemptions apply for vulnerable groups, and children on vaccination catch up plans Child Safe Standards • Commission for Children and Young People became responsible for the regulation of the Child Safe Standards on 1 January 2017 • Complaints may be referred to QARD for investigation • One matter has been referred for investigation to date. • Current issues – all early childhood services

  14. Reportable conduct scheme • Reportable conduct scheme legislation was passed in Victorian parliament on 23 February 2017. • Scheme will commence in phases from 1 July 2017 • Education and care and children's services will be subject to scheme from 1 January 2019. • Media release at:www.premier.vic.gov.au/new-legislation-passes-to-keep-victorian-children-safe/ • More information is available from the Commission for Children and Young People at:  http://ccyp.vic.gov.au/reportableconduct/inscope-orgs.htm • Current issues – all early childhood services

  15. Changes to the NQF 15

  16. Important dates • 1 October 2017 – Amendments to the National Law and National Regulations • 1 February 2018 – Revision of the National Quality Standard More information on changes for Family Day Care will be covered in the next presentation • Changes to the NQF

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