Governance, management & administration criterion 11
A record is maintained for children participating in the service. Records are kept for at least 7 years.
Documentation required:
An attendance record that meets requirements outlined in the Early Childhood Education Funding Handbook for children participating in the service, and children who have attended in the previous 7 years.
Related to clause 47(1)(c)(i) of standard.
Rationale/Intent:
The maintenance of participation records is an indicator of good management and administration practices and supports the accountability of service providers to the community and government.