153Assessment of education and care service

153 Assessment of education and care service (1) The National Authority may determine and publish criteria that must be met by approved education and care services in respect of the award of the highest rating level. (2) The Board must assess the approved education and care service in accordance with the criteria published under subsection (1) to determine whether the service meets the highest rating level in meeting the National Quality Standard and the requirements of the national regulations. (3) The Board must ask for, and take into account, the advice of the Regulatory Authority in carrying out the assessment. (4) The advice of the Regulatory Authority may include— (a) previous rating assessments and ratings for the education and care service; and (b) information about the service's compliance history; and (c) any other relevant information.