The National Quality Standard in Early Childhood Education set out the requirements for Kindergarten to Year 2 classrooms and learning.
The National Quality Standard (NQS), developed in partnership with State, Territory and Commonwealth Governments, is intended to deliver higher standards for young children in the areas of education, care and health across Australia.
Since 2013, all early childhood programs (Kindy – Year 2) in Western Australian schools have been required to meet the NQS. Schools are required to submit an annual NQS Audit each year.
Schools may request an external verification of their National Quality Standard School Audit.