GMA2 Parent access to information

Overview

Governance Management & Administration criterion  2

Parents are advised how to access:

  • information concerning their child; 
  • the service's operational documents (such as its philosophy, policies, and procedures and any other documents that set out how day to day operations will be conducted); and
  • the most recent Education Review Office report regarding the service.

Documentation required:

Written information letting parents know how to access:

  • information concerning their child;
  • the service's operational documents; and
  • the most recent Education Review Office report regarding the service.

Related to clause 47(1)(d) of  standard.

Rationale/Intent:

The criterion is underpinned by the belief that a level of collaboration between parents and adults providing education and care will result in positive outcomes for children. The criterion aims to ensure that parents are well-informed about the service's operation and their child's education, and are made aware of the input they are able to have.


Last updated: 27 March 2012