The Education and Care Services National Law sets the standards for children’s education and care services; however, each state has their own variation of this law.Complete the table below by detailing the relevant legislation and act applicable to each state or territory in Australia.Answer16 State or territoryLegislationApplication ActVictoria  New South Wales  Australian Capital Territory  Northern Territory  South Australia  Tasmania  Queensland  Western Australia

The National Quality Standards are a set of benchmarks that apply to early childhood education and care services throughout Australia. These standards are expected to be upheld by all families and carers.Briefly outline the four (4) standards most relevant to this unit.

Briefly discuss the relationship between the Education and Care National Regulations, the National Law, and the National Quality Framework, and identify the legislation relevant to your state or territory.

n Australia, under what principles is child protection enforced?

Outline how a service’s standards, policies and procedures will support the following quality areas:Children’s health and safetyEducational program and practicePhysical environmentRelationships with children

What is the purpose of the Education and Care Services National Law?