Templates and checklists for Australian education and care services

Practical documents built from the National Law, the National Regulations and the National Quality Standard, written for the people who run the service rather than for lawyers. Each is a one-off purchase, delivered by email.

Assessment & Rating Visit Checklist

The documents, records and observable practices an authorised officer checks on the day, mapped to all 40 NQS elements, with a 90-day countdown plan and a day-of-visit run sheet.

Word document, 10–14 pages, editable. Instant download, link emailed.

Educator Ratio & Staffing Spreadsheet

Every state and territory ratio built in: enter children per age band and room, get educators required room by room and under the roof, check a weekly roster and the 50% diploma rule.

Excel spreadsheet, five sheets, formulas unlocked. Instant download, link emailed.

QIP Template Pack

A Quality Improvement Plan template for all 7 Quality Areas and 40 elements, with a philosophy statement template, worked example rows, a critical reflection sheet and an annual review schedule.

Word document, 20–30 pages, editable. Instant download, link emailed.

Policies & Procedures Pack (Regulation 168)

One editable policy for every matter Regulation 168 requires, each with its legislative basis, procedure steps, roles and records, plus a master policy register and staff sign-off page.

Word document, 40–60 pages, editable. Instant download, link emailed.

Free now: the ratio calculator, the educator-to-child ratios guide and the 7 NQS Quality Areas guide.

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