Professional Practice
Professional Practice describes how educators put their knowledge into action: designing, delivering and evaluating programs, and creating safe, inclusive and supportive environments. It reflects the everyday work of OSHC, where intentional, responsive practice helps every child take part, feel safe and thrive.
What are the Standards?
Standard 3 covers how OSHC programs are planned, delivered and improved, from setting goals collaboratively with children to making observation-informed decisions and evaluating what works. It also highlights the importance of making children’s learning and engagement visible to families, which shows the value of OSHC as a place where children grow.
Standard 4 addresses the relationships, routines and practices that keep children safe and supported. These include active supervision, positive behaviour guidance, compliance with legislation and child protection obligations, and cultural and psychological safety. It describes environments where every child can participate fully, feel respected and play freely with confidence.
Explore the Standards
S3: Design, Deliver and Evaluate Effective Programs and Experiences for All Children
Educators plan, deliver and improve programs with children, and share children’s learning with families.
S4: Create and Maintain Supportive and Safe Environments to Promote Wellbeing, Learning and Development
Educators build relationships and environments where every child is safe, included and able to thrive.