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National Quality Framework

Milestones Early Learning Centre's practices, policies and procedures are aligned with legislative expectations as outlined in the National Quality Framework. This means that every effort is made to comply with the Education and Care Services National Law and Education and Care Services National Regulation, the approved learning frameworks and the National Quality Standards.

Copies of the Law, Regulations, learning frameworks and quality standards are available at your centre. Please ask your Centre Manager for more information.

The National Quality Standards (NQS) consist of seven key areas centres that are assessed and rated every 2-5 years.

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Our Quality Support Team

In the same way, our Education Team and Centre Teams employ the most passionate, knowledgeable and committed experts in their field, so does our Quality Team. Affinity Education is proud to work with an exceptional team of professionals who collectively bring almost 180 years of education, training, assessing, teaching and regulatory authority experience.

Our Quality Team comes to mind when we talk about Delivering Outstanding Professionalism. They go above and beyond to support our centres' pursuit of excellence. From helping the overall vision and execution of our internal quality processes to coordinating support for our centre teams as they navigate National Quality Standards, our Quality Team possesses a high skill set of industry knowledge and coaching abilities. 

What does our Quality Team look like in action?

Guided by Affinity Education Quality Manager Jodie McClelland, our national team of state-based Quality Advisors support the overall vision and execution of our quality process.  

  • Guiding centres as they prepare for their ACECQA Assessment & Rating. 
  • Supporting centres as they continually work to improve their ACECQA Assessment & Rating. 
  • Coordinating resources and support in areas of management and education. 
  • Applying industry knowledge and experience to integrate best practices in centres and achieve high-quality outcomes for children. 
  • Identifying areas of opportunity for further improvement and growth. 

For more information, visit the Starting Blocks Government website http://www.startingblocks.gov.au.

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Our Educational Programs

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Healthy Beginnings

Babies aged 0-1 years

Your baby will start their lifelong learning journey in a safe, nurturing environment. Educators will:

  • Develop strong, positive bonds;
  • Encourage confidence to explore new surroundings;
  • Spark curiosity through sensory experiences; and
  • Establish helpful routines that support health and wellbeing.
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Early Experiences

Toddlers aged 1-3 years

Your toddler will enjoy an exciting environment in which to explore and experiment as their confidence and social skills emerge. Educators will:

  • Introduce literacy and numeracy through learning games;
  • Support self expression through language skills; and 
  • Develop social and friendship skills in group settings.
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School Readiness

Children aged 3-5 years

Your child will be given the very best start before they begin Primary School where they will delve into enquiry based project work, and literacy and numeracy programs. Educators will:

  • Guide self-awareness, self-help skills and socialisation;
  • Investigate literacy, mathematics, science, technology and the arts;
  • Stimulate creativity, deeper thinking and problem solving; and
  • Prepare children for classroom environments through play-based preschool and kindergarten programs.

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Inspiring children to reach their full potential.

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Lifelong Learning Curriculum

Developed by Affinity Education, our educators and Early Learning Teachers are trained in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum.

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Health and Wellbeing

Our Educational programs, incursions, excursions, events and daily activities are based on health and well-being themes.

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Sustainability Activities

Sustainable practices include gardening, care of centre pets, recycling stations, electricity conservation and more.

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Our Quality Commitment

We thrive on excellence – from how we implement our curriculum to our commitment to safe, high-quality services.

Lifelong Learning Curriculum

Milestones Educators and Early Learning Teachers realise potential through the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, created and trained by the sector-leading employer, Affinity Education.

The Lifelong Learning Curriculum is Affinity Education’s research-based curriculum for early childhood education, based on the belief that learning and development occurs most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. It draws on the best teaching and learning strategies from Montessori and Reggio Emilia combined with modern, evidence-based approaches including Abecedarian and Circle of Security.

The Lifelong Learning Curriculum is play-based and specifically designed to cater for all ages from birth to school age.

Educational programs, inspired by four key intentions, thoughtfully and individually facilitate each child’s learning.

Only at centres owned and operated by Affinity Education will your child recieve early learning and care using the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, taking them on a journey to realise their full potential.

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