St Mary's PS OSHC - Extend

The approved provider must engage with a diploma qualified educator for the purposes of developing and implementing the education program being delivered to children being educated and cared for at this service.

The approved provider must notify the Regulatory Authority within 14 days if the waiver is no longer required.

For the purposes of regulation 356(2) a maximum of one educator who is working towards a certificate III level qualification may be counted in the ratios of diploma qualified staff for a maximum of four sessions per week.

The approved provider must take reasonable steps to recruit educators who have, or are actively working towards, at least an approved diploma level education and care qualification.

The nominated educator who does not meet the requirements of regulation 356(2) must be enrolled and working towards a certificate III level education and care qualification. The nominated educator must also have relevant experience in the education and care of children over preschool age. The service must ensure that evidence of the nominated educators’ current enrolment or qualification and relevant experience is kept on their staff record. The nominated educator must be mentored by a person with at least an approved diploma level qualification.