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Education and Care Services Regulation 2026
sec.85Interactions with children
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sec.85 Interactions with children
The approved provider of a QEC approved service must ensure the service provides regulated education and care to a child in a way that— encourages the child to express themself and their opinions; and allows the child to undertake experiences that develop self-reliance and self-esteem; and maintains the dignity and rights of the child at all times; and gives the child positive guidance and encouragement towards acceptable behaviour; and has regard to the family and cultural values, age, and physical and intellectual development and abilities of the child.
- (a) encourages the child to express themself and their opinions; and
- (b) allows the child to undertake experiences that develop self-reliance and self-esteem; and
- (c) maintains the dignity and rights of the child at all times; and
- (d) gives the child positive guidance and encouragement towards acceptable behaviour; and
- (e) has regard to the family and cultural values, age, and physical and intellectual development and abilities of the child.