Diploma of Early Childhood Education: Module 14 NQF Assessment 1

This assignment explores the National Quality Framework (NQF) within the context of early childhood education and care. The assignment begins with an explanation of the NQF for individuals new to the field, emphasizing its role in setting national standards and objectives for childcare services. It then delves into the components of the NQF, including the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Standard, and the Approved Early Learning Framework, highlighting their relevance to approved services. The assignment also outlines the assessment and rating process of the NQF through a flow chart, identifying key stakeholders involved in each step. Finally, it addresses common trends according to the NQF Snapshot Q1 2014, focusing on Quality Area 1 (Educational program and practice) and Quality Area 3 (Physical Environment), providing examples of quality practices within these areas. The student has answered all the questions related to the national quality framework.

National Quality Framework
Assessment 1
Interpreting the National Quality
Framework

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Assessment 1
Interpreting the National Quality Framework
Assessment one
partly assess
these units of
competency
CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
Module National Quality Framework
Qualification(s) CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Time allowed All assessment for Module 14 are due within 1 semester
(10 weeks as per your training and assessment plan)
Assessment type Written Response
Interpreting the National Quality Framework
Student name Student number
Date Reassessment
date
(if required)
Please clearly indicate and date the instance of reassessment against relevant
areas within
this guide.
Question 1 | Explaining the National Quality Framework
How would you explain the National Quality Framework to a person starting out in
early childhood education and care? (Minimum 150 words)
Assessor notes/comments The learner has
provided sufficient
evidence
Yes / No
The National Quality Framework (NQF) was the first worlwide focus on early childhood
education and care. It stipulates the national approach to rules and quality delivery in all
childcare. The implementation of the NQF was started in 2012 by the Australian
Commonwealth Government, and it is estimated that by 2020 all early childhood education and
care services will have met the expected standards such as the employment of only qualified
educators and care providers. The specific objectives of the NQF are developed from the
National Law 3(2), and they include; ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children that are

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12receiving education care and services, to promote and improve continued provision of quality
education care and services among others. Similarly, the National Law 3(3) also stipulates the
guiding principles of the NQS. Furthermore, the NQS is responsible for the evaluation of all the
care centers that provide any form of care to the children in Australian states.
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Question 2| Components of the National Quality Framework
There are two parts to this assessment question.
1. What components make up the National Quality Framework and how are these
components relevant to an approved early childhood education and care
service? (Minimum 300 words)
2. What authority would you seek clarification from regarding interpretation of
National Quality Framework? Describe what additional resources are available to
support your interpretation of each component, also available from this
organisation? (Minimum 75 words)
Assessor notes/comments The learner has
provided sufficient
evidence
Yes / No
Part 1
The National Quality Framework has four components namely the education and care services
national law, the education and care services national regulations, the national quality standard
and the approved early learning framework.
Both the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services
National Regulation are referred to as the National Law and Regulations. These are the laws
and regulations that must be adhere to by all care providers, just like the legislation that guides
car driving. Similarly, the work of early childhood education and care services is carried out
under the direction of rules and regulations that ensure the services offered are of high quality
and the rights of the child are protected as well.
The National Quality Standard comprises of three main frameworks. First, we have the
Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), then the process of
accreditation which is, in reality, the evaluation and rating system. Third, is the regulatory
authority that is in each state and territory with the fundamental role of accreditation, regulation,
and quality evaluation of the services offered in their area of operation in relation to the national
legislative framework and in accordance with the National Quality Standard. The National
Quality Standard and its entire operational framework ensures that rules are executed, and
services are increasingly offered towards the enhancement of quality service. Lastly, the

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14Approved Early Learning Framework assists educators to provide young children with
opportunities to optimize their learning potential.
Part 2
Clarification regarding the interpretation of National Quality Framework should be sought from
higher authority. Each component of the NQF and the national law 2(2) offers the guidelines
and interpretations for the services offered under the component of National Law and
Regulations. The ACECQA can also offer support for the interpretation of each component.
Question 3 | Assessment and rating process
Create a flow chart outlining each step of the National Quality Standard Assessment
and Rating process. Within your flow chart you will need to identify key contributors
(stakeholders) for each step
Assessor notes/comments The learner has
provided sufficient
evidence
Yes / No
Question 3

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Notice of visit
(Regulatory authority and
Centre director)
Submission of Quality
improvement plan
(Educators & Centre Director)
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Visit Occurs
(Authorised officer &respectiv
Educators and Centre director)
Post Visit draft report
(Regulatory authority to
provider)
Feedback on Draft report
(Centre Director)
Notice on Final rating
(Regulatory Authority
&Approved provider)
Question 4 | Common trends
According to the NQF Snapshot Q1 2014 (ACECQA, 2014. P.17), the Quality Areas
consistently rated ‘Working towards NQS’ were Quality Area 1 Educational program
and practice and Quality Area 3 Physical Environment.
This assessment task will require you to accessing the Guide to the National Quality
Standard, to answer the following three questions:
1. Explain the focus of Quality Area 1 Educational program and
practice
2. Identify an element from Quality Area 1 Educational program and
practice, describe the aim of the element you have identified
3. Referring to the element you identified in the previous task (Part 2 of this
assessment question), provide two example of what Assessors may
consider as
quality practice through observation, during an Assessment visit
Assessor notes/comments The learner has
provided sufficient
evidence
Yes / No
Part 1
Quality Area 1 Educational program and practice emphasizes on the adoption of teaching
practices that maximize opportunities for the child’s learning.
Part2
Element 1.1.3 The program, including routines, is organized in ways that maximize
opportunities for each child’s learning.
Part 3
Involvement of play activities that interest the children
Invitation of parents for excursions or community work
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