We are regulated under the National Quality Framework including the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.
Exceeding National Quality Standards
Our Pre-school has a rating of ‘Exceeding National Quality Standard,’ which means going ‘above and beyond’ what is expected. Our service was assessed and shown to go beyond meeting the requirements of the National Quality Standard in all seven quality areas.
Zero Tolerance of Child Abuse
WHPS has zero tolerance for child abuse. We adhere to the seven ‘child safe standards’ set out by the Victorian Government in response to the Betrayal of Trust Inquiry, as outlined here.
Our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
West Hawthorn Pre-school:
- has zero tolerance for child abuse,
- actively works to listen to and empower children
- is committed to promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety for all WHPS children
- is committed to providing a safe environment for all WHPS children
WHPS Policies
Please find a list of all of our policies below. Those without links can be requested via email. Please note that a number of policy updates are in progress to comply with the Statement of Regulatory Expectations – National Model Code (For Taking Images and Videos of Children while Providing Early Childhood Education and Care).
All of our policy hard copies can be found at the sign-in table in the foyer, as well as in PDF format via the below links.
Quality Area 1 – Educational Program and Practice
Quality Area 2 – Children’s Health & Safety
Child Safe Environment and Wellbeing policy update in progress to comply with the Statement of Regulatory Expectations - National Model Code (For Taking Images and Videos of Children while Providing Early Childhood Education and Care) [27 August 2025].
- eSafety for Children
New Policy Pending - Update in progress to comply with the Statement of Regulatory Expectations - National Model Code (For Taking Images and Videos of Children while Providing Early Childhood Education and Care) [27 August 2025].
ICT Policy update in progress to comply with the Statement of Regulatory Expectations - National Model Code (For Taking Images and Videos of Children while Providing Early Childhood Education and Care) [27 August 2025].
Quality Area 3 – Physical Environment
Quality Area 4 – Staffing Arrangements
Code of Conduct Policy update in progress to comply with the Statement of Regulatory Expectations - National Model Code (For Taking Images and Videos of Children while Providing Early Childhood Education and Care) [27 August 2025].
Staffing Policy update in progress to comply with the Statement of Regulatory Expectations - National Model Code (For Taking Images and Videos of Children while Providing Early Childhood Education and Care) [27 August 2025].
Quality Area 5 – Relationships with Children
Quality Area 6 – Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities
Quality Area 7 – Governance and Leadership
Privacy and Confidentiality Policy update in progress to comply with the Statement of Regulatory Expectations - National Model Code (For Taking Images and Videos of Children while Providing Early Childhood Education and Care) [27 August 2025].
