National Frameworks and Guidelines
At Canberra Montessori School, our programs are guided by national frameworks that support high-quality education and care across Australia. These frameworks sit alongside Montessori principles and help ensure a consistent, thoughtful approach to children’s learning and development.
These frameworks help ensure that all children experience meaningful, consistent, and developmentally appropriate learning.
We have included key documents below for families who would like to explore these in more detail.
National Quality Standard (NQS)
Outlines the benchmark for high-quality education and care across Australia, including areas such as educational practice, health and safety, and relationships.
Guide to the National Quality Framework (NQF)
Provides an overview of how early childhood services are regulated and assessed, including the National Quality Standard and rating system.
Education and Care National Law
The legislation that governs early childhood education and care services across Australia.
Education and Care National Regulations
Details the specific requirements services must meet under the National Law, including staffing, safety, and operational standards.
Belonging, Being, Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Australia’s national framework for early childhood education, which guides educators in supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
My Time, Our Place: The School Age Framework for Australia (MTOP)
The national framework for school-aged children, supporting their development through play, leisure, and meaningful engagement.
If you have any questions about how these frameworks are reflected in our classrooms, we welcome you to speak with our team.
Supporting Your Child at Home
These resources offer practical ways to support your child’s independence, development and learning at home.
A practical guide to supporting your child through toilet learning, with simple strategies that encourage independence, confidence and body awareness.
A more detailed guide to toilet learning, outlining a gentle, child-led approach that respects each child’s individual pace and development. Montessori approaches view this as a process of learning rather than training, supporting independence and self-awareness over time
Montessori activities in the home
A collection of simple, everyday activities that support your child’s independence, coordination and concentration using materials commonly found at home.
Additional ideas to extend your child’s learning at home, encouraging exploration, creativity and meaningful engagement in daily life.
