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Quality Area 1: Educational Program and Practice

by Giselle Rayward, from the Community

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This National Quality Standard audit template supports early learning services to assess Quality Area 1 Educational Program and Practice. It guides educators to evidence curriculum decision making, children’s agency, and equitable participation; align programs with the Early Years Learning Framework or My Time Our Place; maintain understandable documentation for families; and organise routines to maximise learning. Prompts cover assessment and planning cycles, intentional teaching, and critical reflection across individuals and groups. The checklist includes space to record evidence, review previous actions, capture Storypark examples, and finalise audits with manager acceptance and dates. Use it to track compliance and drive continuous improvement in educational practice.

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Quality Area 1: Educational Program and Practice

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