Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW)
168Offence relating to required programs
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168 Offence relating to required programs
168 Offence relating to required programs
(1) The approved provider of an education and care service must ensure that a program is delivered to all children being educated and cared for by the service that—
(a) is based on an approved learning framework; and
(b) is delivered in a manner that accords with the approved learning framework; and
(c) is based on the developmental needs, interests and experiences of each child; and
(d) is designed to take into account the individual differences of each child.
Penalty—
(a) for an individual—$13,500; or
(b) for a large child care provider—$206,100; or
(c) otherwise—$68,700.
Note—
This penalty is a substituted NSW provision.
(2) A nominated supervisor of an education and care service must ensure that a program is delivered to all children being educated and cared for by the service that—
(a) is based on an approved learning framework; and
(b) is delivered in a manner that accords with the approved learning framework; and
(c) is based on the developmental needs, interests and experiences of each child; and
(d) is designed to take into account the individual differences of each child.
Penalty—$13,500.
Note—
This penalty is a substituted NSW provision.
s 168: Am 2025 No 68, Sch 1[6].