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New resources to support quality practice in school-aged services

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ACECQA has released new resources to support quality practice in school-aged services, including outside school hours care (OSHC) and family day care (FDC) for school-aged children.

The new material includes:

  • 5 professional e-learning modules focused on understanding children's and young people's behaviour
  • practical resources to support reflection, planning and responsive practice
  • resources to strengthen partnerships between schools and OSHC services
  • updated OSHC assessment and rating guidance in the Guide to the National Quality Framework (NQF).

The resources are for:

  • educators
  • approved providers
  • service leaders
  • schools
  • regulatory authorities.

Professional e-learning modules and resources

The 5 professional e-learning modules and supporting resources are useful for all school-aged services including:

  • Outside school hours care (OSHC) services
  • Family day care (FDC) services that educate and care for school-aged children.

The modules focus on:

  • knowing the child or young person and understanding how relationships and experiences can influence children’s behaviour.
  • creating the learning environment and how this can support positive behaviour.
  • factors influencing behaviour.

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