Quality

Program delivery objectives 

Programs will be delivered in such a manner that will:

• be in accordance with the values, policies and procedures of Glen Education
   
• strive to enhance each child’s early learning journey, developmental capabilities, and independence
   
• reflect current knowledge and best practice in early childhood education and service delivery
   
• foster best practice and effective performance by educators in an ongoing learning environment
   
• ensure a safe working and learning environment
   
• be viable and cost effective in operation
   
• always strive to improve the quality of services provided
   
• fulfil the Glen Education duty of care, legal and professional practice responsibilities
   
• ensure the buildings, grounds and equipment are maintained in a safe and attractive manner
   
• maintain compliance in relation to all National Law and Regulations and support each service in working towards exceeding the National Quality Standards

The seven quality areas covered by the National Quality Standard are:

1. Educational program and practice
2. Children’s health and safety
3. Physical environment
4. Staffing arrangements
5. Relationships with children
6. Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
7. Governance and leadership

Further information about the quality areas as well as what rating each Glen Education service has received, please visit our website.

Ongoing Quality Improvement 

Establishing and maintaining a culture of ongoing reflection and self-review offers challenge, provides motivation and supports positive levels of educator, co-ordinator and staff member

satisfaction. (Early Years Learning Framework, 2009 page 13)

Glen Education’s cohesive approach to continuous improvement, is achieved through:

• a shared understanding of the principles that inform the service
   
• processes in place for reviewing the performance of educators and identifying the extent to which the service meets or exceeds the National Quality Standard
   
• ongoing review of the service Quality Improvement Plan (QIP:  available on request) and the Glen Education organisation Service Improvement Plan (SIP:  Available on request).

Through an effective evaluation and self-review process, Glen Education enables our services to continuously improve our policies, procedures and practices. This approach enables the nominated supervisor, educators and management to improve their practice, which contributes directly to improved learning outcomes for children.