Early Childhood Australia's quality assurance principles
To support its role as the peak organisation in the early childhood field, Early Childhood Australia ensures that all of its publications adhere to its quality assurance principles.
Every resource must meet the following criteria.
That it:
- is in the best interests of children
- is evidence-based, or if not, this is clearly stated
- contains accurate information
- is appropriate for the market
- is appropriately inclusive
- uses accessible language – avoids jargon and is not patronising
- has demonstrated a balanced approach
- addresses the appropriate age range
- is dated and authored
- is referenced where appropriate
- is attractively designed and presented
- clearly acknowledges any commercial interests and/or biases.
Early Childhood Australia's quality-assured catalogue
The Early Childhood Australia catalogue reflects this commitment to quality assurance and best practice, by linking all publications to the National Childcare Accreditation Council's Quality Assurance System.
The National Childcare Accreditation Council is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Quality Assurance (QA) systems for family day care, outside school hours care and long day care across Australia.
The QA systems are an initiative of the Australian Government and aim to ensure that children in care have stimulating, positive experiences and interactions.
For further information about these Quality Assurance systems, go to www.ncac.gov.au.
Applicable to all children's services...
These quality principles are a practical guide to books that cover specific key areas, such as:
- health, nutrition and wellbeing
- respect for children
- physical environment
- play and development
- partnerships with families and community links
- management and administration.
For a free copy of Early Childhood Australia's quality-assured catalogue,
please phone 1800 356 900 (freecall) or email eca@earlychildhood.org.au |
