Identify two (2) National Regulations relevant to each Quality Area applicable to this unit:Physical environmentRelationships with children

Quality Area: Physical Environment

1. National Quality Standard (NQS) 3.1: The design of the facilities is appropriate for the operation of a service. This regulation ensures that the physical environment is safe, suitable and provides a rich and diverse range of experiences that promote children’s learning and development.

2. National Quality Standard (NQS) 3.2: The environment is inclusive, promotes competence and supports exploration and play-based learning. This regulation ensures that the physical environment supports every child’s participation and engagement in quality learning experiences.

Quality Area: Relationships with Children

1. National Quality Standard (NQS) 5.1: Respectful and equitable relationships are developed and maintained with each child. This regulation ensures that educators interact with children in a respectful and sensitive way, and that all interactions are warm and responsive, promoting a sense of security and belonging.

2. National Quality Standard (NQS) 5.2: Each child is supported to build and maintain sensitive and responsive relationships with other children and adults. This regulation ensures that every child is supported to collaborate with others, learn from others, and to understand and respect the rights of others.