Policies
Our policies at Meerilinga have been created to establish boundaries, guidelines, and best practices for acceptable behavior in our centres. Being honest and transparent with employees, families and all other stakeholders in our community, ensures we all have the same expectations of services offered.
National Quality Framework
The National Quality Framework provides a national approach to regulation, assessment and quality improvement for early childhood education and care services. It is governed by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority and includes:
Education and Care Services National Law (WA) Act 2012
Education and Care Services National Regulations 2012
Guide to the National Quality Framework comprising of the:
- National Quality Standard
- Assessment and Rating Quality Process
- Operational Requirements
Early Years Leaning Framework – Belonging, Being and Becoming
Quality Area 1
Pets and Animals in the Environment Policy
Children’s Experiences, Learning and Evaluation Policy
Quality Area 2
Child Safe Environment – Child Protection Policy
Toileting and Nappy Change Policy
Food, Nutrition and Beverages Policy
Sleep and Rest Policy
Medical Conditions Policy
Health, Hygiene and Infection Control Policy
Delivery and Collection Policy
Supervision – Water Safety Policy
Sun Protection Policy
Incursion, Excursion and Transportation Policy
Incident, Injury, Trauma and First Aid Policy
Child Illness and Exclusion – Child Immunisation Policy
Medications Policy
Quality Area 3
Quality Area 4
Quality Area 5
Relationships and Interactions with Children Policy
Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Guiding Children’s Behaviour Policy
Quality Area 6
Enrolment and Orientation Policy
Relationships and Partnerships with Families Policy
Quality Area 7
Complaint, Concern, Grievance Policy
Management of Local Services Policy
Fees, Charges, Refunds, Deferred Payment and Waiver Policy