National Quality Framework

The National Quality Framework (NQF) is part of the Australian Government's agenda for early childhood education and child care focused on providing Australian families with high-quality, accessible and affordable integrated early childhood education and child care. The NQF aims to raise quality and drive continuous improvement and consistency in education and care services through:

The National Quality Framework took effect on 1 January 2012 with key requirements being phased in over time. Requirements such as qualification, educator-to-child ratios and other key staffing arrangements were phased in between 2012 and 2020.[1] The Early Years Learning Framework version 2 (an approved learning framework) was endorsed and authorised by the Australian Education Ministers in January 2023.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education & Care". Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  2. ^ "Approved learning frameworks". ACECQA. 22 November 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
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