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www.acecqa.gov.au Action Responsibility Timeframe National Law section reference Advise in writing of decision to grant or refuse service approval Determine an application to amend service approval Advise Regulatory Authority of intended service approval transfer Notice that Regulatory Authority intends to intervene in service approval transfer Advise of consent to service approval transfer after intervention Respond to show cause notice of intention to suspend service approval Respond to show cause notice of intention to cancel service approval Determine an application for service waiver Determine an application for temporary waiver Determine an application for Supervisor Certificate Determine an application to amend Supervisor Certificate Respond to show cause notice of intention to suspend or cancel Supervisor Certificate Regulatory Authority 40 TWO – Guide to the National Law and National Regulations Within 7 days after decision is made Section 50 Regulatory Authority 60 days Section 54 Transferring Approved Provider and receiving Approved Provider Regulatory Authority Regulatory Authority At least 42 days before intended transfer At least 28 days before intended transfer At least 7 days before intended transfer Section 59 Section 62 Section 66 Approved Provider 30 days Section 71 Approved Provider 30 days Section 78 Regulatory Authority 60 days Section 91 Regulatory Authority 60 days Section 98 Regulatory Authority 60 days Section 111 Regulatory Authority 30 days Section 119 Certified Supervisor 30 days Section 124
Chapter 3: Assessments and ratings www.acecqa.gov.au A key function of Regulatory Authorities is to conduct regular assessments of an Approved Service against the National Quality Standard and the National Regulations. This will be a key tool available to Regulatory Authorities to provide feedback and assist services to continually improve. This chapter outlines the National Law and National Regulations that underpin the assessment and ratings system. Part 3.1 addresses Quality Improvement Plans. Part 3.2 describes the rating levels. Part 3.3 outlines the assessment process. Part 3.4 provides for review of ratings. Part 3.5 addresses the highest rating. Part 3.6 describes an offence in relation to rating levels. The National Quality Framework establishes a national assessment and rating system against the National Quality Standard for all education and care services. The National Quality Standard sets a new national benchmark for the quality of education and care services. It will also give services and families a better understanding of a quality service. This will enable families to make informed decisions about the services providing education and care to their children. The National Quality Standard comprises Quality Areas, Standards and Elements. There are seven Quality Areas in the National Quality Standard: Quality Areas QA1 Educational program and practice QA2 Children’s health and safety QA3 Physical environment QA4 Staffing arrangements QA5 Relationships with children QA6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities QA7 Leadership and service management TWO – Guide to the National Law and National Regulations 41
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