Centre Policies

The Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority National Quality Standard (NQS) sets a national benchmark for early childhood education and care services.

Baringa is rated as EXCEEDING the NQS. Learn more about what this rating means here.

We encourage families to familiarise yourself with our centre policies. Please contact us for any queries and feedback.

+ Quick Links

+ Quality Area 1: Educational Program and Practice

Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Educational Program Policy
Technology Policy

+ Quality Area 2: Children's Health and Safety

Incidents and Medical Policies
Administration of First Aid Policy
Administration of Medication Policy
Administration of Medication Authorisation Form
Exclusion Policy
Incident, Illness, Accident & Trauma Policy
Medical Conditions Policy
-Anaphylaxis Management Policy
- Asthma Management Policy
- Diabetes Management Policy
- Epilepsy Management Policy
Sick Children Policy

Child Health and Safety Policies
Bottle Safety and Preperation Policy
Cyber Safety Policy
Dealing with Infectious Diseases Policy
Dental Health Policy
Excursion Policy
Hand Washing Policy
Immunisation Policy
Nappy Change and Toileting Policy
Nutrition and Food Safety Policy
Sun Smart Policy
Water Safety Policy

Child Protection
Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations Policy
Death of a Child at the Service Policy
Reportable Conduct and Child Protection Policy
Safe Arrival, Delivery and Collection of Children

+ Quality Area 3: Physical Environment

Child Safety
Environmentally Responsible Policy
Physical Environment Policy
Sleep and Rest Policy
Supervision Policy

Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Evacuation Policy
Lockdown Policy
Covid Safety Plan

+ Quality Area 4: Staffing Arrangements

Wage Conditions and Entitlements
Baringa Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026
Children’s Services Award 2010 and Summary
Early Childhood Teacher Policy
Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 and Summary
Staff Leave Policy
Study Leave Policy

Staff Policies
Code of Conduct Policy
Educational Program Policy
Induction Policy
Responsible Persons Policy
Staff Grievance Policy
Staffing Arrangements Policy
Student and Volunteer Policy
Work Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
Workplace Relations Policy

+ Quality Area 5: Relationships with Children

Anti-Bias and Inclusion Policy
Behaviour Guidance Policy
Interactions with Children, Families and Staff Policy
Respect for Children Policy

+ Quality Area 6: Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Community

Enrolment Policy
Fees Policy
General Grievance Policy
Orientation of Families Policy

+ Quality Area 7: Governance and Leadership

Constitution and By-Laws
Fees Policy
Governance and Delegations Policy
Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
Record Keeping and Retention Policy
Strategic Plan 2022-2025
Quality Improvement Plan 2024
Termination of Enrolment Policy

+ National Law and Regulation

The National Law and Reguations for Early Childhood are explained on the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority website. Please see links below for the ACT-specific National Law and National Regulations.

National Law
National Regulations

+ Work Health and Safety

Code of Conduct Policy
Induction Policy
Staff Grievance Policy
Student and Volunteer Policy
Work Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
Workplace Relations Policy

+ Interpretation Facilities

Translation to any document can be made available upon request. Interpretation Services and Personnel are available via the Australian Government Translating and Interpreting Service, phone 13 14 50, 24 hours a day, seven days a week:

  • Arabic: 13 14 50: إذا كنت بحاجة إلى مترجم إتصل بالرقم
  • Chinese: 如果您需要翻譯,請致電: 13 14 50
  • Croatian: Ako trebate tumača, nazovite: 13 14 50
  • English: If you need a translator, call 13 14 50
  • Greek: Αν χρειάζεστε διερμηνέα, τηλεφωνήστε: 13 14 50
  • Italian: Se hai bisogno di un interprete, chiamate: 13 14 50
  • Maltese: Jekk għandek bżonn ta 'interpretu, sejħa: 13 14 50
  • Persian: اگر شما لازم است, فراخوان 450 131
  • Polish: Jeśli potrzebujesz tłumacza, zadzwoń: 13 14 50
  • Portuguese: Se você precisar de um intérprete, ligue para: 13 14 50
  • Serbian: Ако треба тумача, назовите: 13 14 50
  • Spanish: Si usted necesita un intérprete, llame al: 13 14 50
  • Turkish: Eğer bir tercümana ihtiyacınız Arama: 13 14 50
  • Vietnamese: Nếu bạn cần một thông dịch viên, xin gọi: 13 14 50