National Quality Standard

National Quality Standard 

Introduction 

The National Quality Standard (NQS) has been formulated by the Australian government. It is used to guide all staff working with children in the early childhood sector. 

The K-2 team at Wattle Grove Primary School have been exploring and reflecting upon the NQS throughout the year. 

If you would like to find out more information about the NQS, please have a look at the website:   https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/national-quality-standard

Quality Area 2: Children’s Health and Safety   

All staff promote and implement effective hygiene practices at Wattle Grove Primary School. 

In each of the classrooms, hygiene posters are referred to by teachers and children to ensure good hygiene practices are maintained. 

Some of these hygiene practices include:   

· Children washing hands with soap and water when hands are visibly dirty.

· Children washing hands with soap and water before and after eating.

· Children washing hands after going to the toilet. 

· Children coughing and sneezing with a tissue or bent elbow, disposing of used tissues immediately and washing hands.

Here is a Handwashing Song by the Wiggles that reinforces the importance of handwashing for children.