Regulatory policy and framework
The
regulating for quality (R4Q) policy (PDF, 325KB) guides Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (Regulatory Authority) when undertaking its role in line with the objectives of the
National Quality Framework and the
regulating for quality risk-based framework. The R4Q framework clarifies how the Regulatory Authority regulates to reduce risk to children's safety, drive voluntary service compliance and promote continuous quality improvement.
Under R4Q, the Regulatory Authority is using modern risk-based regulatory approaches to develop tailored and evidence-based solutions to identified risks in the sector.
Regulatory procedures
Regulatory procedures outline the Regulatory Authority’s approach to licensing, proactively assessing and rating, and monitoring compliance of early childhood services.
Regulatory officers must follow these procedures: