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168 Offence relating to required programs
Sch. s. 168(1) amended by Nos 43/2022 s. 70(1), 53/2025 s. 31(1).
(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.
Sch. s. 168(2) amended by Nos 43/2022 s. 70(2), 53/2025 s. 31(2).
(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.