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ImplementingA

Quality

ImprovementPlan

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Composing A

Quality Improvement PlanIncludes:

benchmarks to achieve that are measurable

work on identified gaps

whole team approach (all staff)

position titles are scribed rather than individual

names

follows the guidelines set out in the National Law,

regulations and quality standards.

states short & long-term goals

plan is reviewed

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Reminder- To construct your own

understanding of the development of aQuality Improvement Plan access the link:

http://acecqa.gov.au/storage/4%20-

%20Guide%20to%20Developing%20a%20Quality%20Improvement%20Plan.pdf

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Understanding

The Quality Improvement Plan Understand the strategies and tasks being undertaken to

meet the requirements of the Quality Improvement plan

through:

identify the standard/element

identify the goal/objective

strategies to meet the goal/objectives

success measure

due date and progress notes

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Preparing Reports Against

The Quality Improvement Plan Progress reports are submitted as a component of the

developmental cycle of the Quality Improvement plan.

Report formats could include interviews, written reports,

maintaining the progress in the progressive notes column on

the plan and exception report (raised when indicators not

being met).

Discussions may occur in staff meetings.

Stakeholders who may require reports may include auditors,

directors/owners, regional managers, centre educators,

parents and external evaluators.

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Sources of Feedback

Stakeholders may provide feedback through:

Offering new strategies

Advising on alternative resources

Time challenges (discussion on the use of time management)