QUALITY AREA 7 - Leadership and Service Management

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Standard 7.1 Effective leadership promotes a positive organisational culture and builds a professional learning community.

• Is there evidence of - Element 7.1.1 Appropriate governance arrangements are in place to manage the service.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• Educator time sheets and rosters cover Educator:child ratios

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Information on the senior admin team is displayed for Educators and families

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Polices and procedures on how to manage complaints is followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide example

• Certified Supervisor polices and procedures are followed<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The approved provider information is displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The current centre assessment and rating is displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of - Element 7.1.2 The induction of educators, co-ordinators and staff members, including relief educators, is comprehensive.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• Induction checklist complete and trimmed for all Educators and casual Educators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of - Element 7.1.3 Every effort is made to promote continuity of educators and co-ordinators at the service.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• Plans in place for the management for Educators leave

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of - Element 7.1.4 Provision is made to ensure a suitably qualified and experienced educator or co-ordinator leads the development of the curriculum and ensures the establishment of clear goals and expectations for teaching and learning.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• Program up to date and displayed for families

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of - Element 7.1.5 Adults working with children and those engaged in management of the service or residing on the premises are fit and proper.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• Working With Children Checks (WWCC) up to date, trimmed with copies kept on file at the centre.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Standard 7.2 There is a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Is there evidence of - Element 7.2.1 A statement of philosophy is developed and guides all aspects of the service’s operations.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• The service philosophy is up to date and displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All service Educators know the philosophy and how we use it in everyday practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date philosophy was last updates

  Date

• Is there evidence of - Element 7.2.3 An effective self-assessment and quality improvement process is in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List Evidence

• The centre has completed WHS audit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last WHS Audit

  Date

Standard 7.3 Administrative systems enable the effective management of a quality service.

• Is there evidence of - Element 7.3.1 Records and information are stored appropriately to ensure confidentiality, are available from the service and are maintained in accordance with legislative requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• All Children's records are up to date and timmed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Educator records are up to date and trimmed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of - Element 7.3.2 Administrative systems are established and maintained to ensure the effective operation of the service.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• All policies and procedures are adhered to

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of - Element 7.3.3 The Regulatory Authority is notified of any relevant changes to the operation of the service, of serious incidents and of any complaints which allege a breach of legislation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• The procedure for notifying the department in adhered to

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the evidence of - Element 7.3.4 Processes are in place to ensure that all grievances and complaints are addressed, investigated fairly and documented in a timely manner.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• Complaints procedure is adhered to

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of - Element 7.3.5 Service practices are based on effectively documented policies and procedures that are available at the service and reviewed regularly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List evidence

• Policy folder is up to date and accessible by Educators and families

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Audit finalisation

• Audit completed by

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• Centre Representative sign off

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