Most Activities Will Therefore Have Multiple NQS References

This year our weekly activities are focusing on issues we know services need help with and then referencing the NQS elements that apply.

Most activities will therefore have multiple NQS references.

In terms of compiling your QIP we suggest you either:

·  complete the QIP pages (tailor to your service and add progress notes) then copy and place under each element mentioned or

·  file under the ‘main’ element activity relates to (this will always be first on the QIP) and refer to this element and activity under the other elements mentioned eg main element is 4.2.2. other element is 7.2.3. File under 4.2.2. and make comment under 7.2.3 “see element 4.2.2 Date xx/xx/17.” We have included a new date column in the template

We have not included elements 1.2.3 (critical reflection), 4.2.2 (staff work collaboratively), 7.2.3 (continuous improvement) or 7.3.5 (policy and procedures reviews) as these will be included every week.

Note the activities ask room leaders to set two goals with their team. NQS Elements which we have not identified may apply to these goals. You will need to add these to the QIP. We have included two blank QIP pages you can use if required.

Week 9 27 March 2017 to 31 March 2017 - QIP Suggestions - complete and copy this into your QIP

Key improvements sought for QA 1 Educational program and practice

Strengths / Use the weekly learning activities to complete this section.
Element 1.1.3 / Exceeding ratings
The program, including routines, is organised in ways that maximise each child’s involvement and engagement in learning.
Identified issue / Use the weekly learning activities to complete this section.
We could try new things in our learning environments

Improvement plan

Date / Standard/
element / What outcome or goal do we seek? / Priority (L/M/H) / How will we get this outcome? (Steps) / Success measure / By when? / Progress notes
27.3.17 / 1.1.3 / All children can participate in daily routines / H / Break each routine into small, specific steps eg
·  Rest time routine - setting out the beds together with staff
·  Cleaning routine - dusting shelves with a fun duster
·  Room routine - feeding fish each day
·  Room routine - recording rainfall in the rain gauge
·  Pack Up routine - using small baskets to collect a few items from the floor / All children participate in daily routines / March and ongoing

Week 9 27 March 2017 to 31 March 2017 - QIP Suggestions - complete and copy this into your QIP

Key improvements sought for QA 1 Educational Program and Practice

Strengths / Use the weekly learning activities to complete this section.
Element 1.2.1
Element 1.1.2
Element 1.1.4 / Exceeding ratings
Assessment of each child’s learning and development is part of an ongoing cycle of planning, documenting and evaluation. It is an interactive process that drives development of the program.
The documentation about each child’s program and progress is available in an accessible format and opportunities are provided for discussion with families
Each child’s current knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are consistently incorporated and actively drive all aspects of the program.
The documentation about each child’s program and progress is available in an accessible format and opportunities are provided for discussion with families.
Identified issue / Use the weekly learning activities to complete this section.
Curriculum includes activities based on outdated theories

Improvement plan

Date / Standard/
element / What outcome or goal do we seek? / Priority (L/M/H) / How will we get this outcome? (Steps) / Success measure / By when? / Progress notes
27/3/17 / Element 1.2.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.4 / Each child’s learning documentation is complete and accurate and:
·  can be used to identify any developmental issues
·  shoes what children know, can do and understand
·  can be understood by families / H / Use list of documentation each portfolio should contain and Documentation Procedure
Review following checklist to ensure the documentation includes:
·  the child’s developmental needs
·  the child’s interests
·  the child’s experiences
·  the child’s participation
·  assessment of the child’s progress against the learning
and that it’s understood by educators and parents / Each child’s learning documentation is complete and accurate and can be used to identify any developmental issue / End March and ongoing

Week 9 27 March 2017 to 31 March 2017 - QIP Suggestions - complete and copy this into your QIP

Key improvements sought for QA 4 Staffing arrangements

Strengths / Use the weekly learning activities to complete this section.
Element 4.2.3 / Exceeding ratings
Interactions consistently demonstrate mutual respect, equity and recognition of each other’s strengths and skills, promoting a positive atmosphere within the service.
Identified issue / Use the weekly learning activities to complete this section.
There’s too much reliance on resources and activities that have no relevance to children’s daily lives and community

Improvement plan

Date / Standard/
element / What outcome or goal do we seek? / Priority (L/M/H) / How will we get this outcome? (Steps) / Success measure / By when? / Progress notes
27/3/17 / Element 4.2.3 / Educators respect team members during daily work routines / H / Look at the small steps in daily routines and display the posters that come with the weekly emails
eg all educators contribute to keeping staff bathroom and kitchen clean / All educators contribute equally and fairly to daily work routines / End March and ongoing

Week 9 27 March 2017 to 31 March 2017 - QIP Suggestions - complete and copy this into your QIP

Key improvements sought for QA

Strengths / Use the weekly learning activities to complete this section.
Element / Exceeding ratings
Identified issue / Use the weekly learning activities to complete this section.

Improvement plan

Date / Standard/
element / What outcome or goal do we seek? / Priority (L/M/H) / How will we get this outcome? (Steps) / Success measure / By when? / Progress notes

Week 9 27 March 2017 to 31 March 2017 - QIP Suggestions - complete and copy this into your QIP

Key improvements sought for QA

Strengths / Use the weekly learning activities to complete this section.
Element / Exceeding ratings
Identified issue / Use the weekly learning activities to complete this section.

Improvement plan

Date / Standard/
element / What outcome or goal do we seek? / Priority (L/M/H) / How will we get this outcome? (Steps) / Success measure / By when? / Progress notes