Create a learning environment that inspires children

Boost your QA3 ratings by ensuring your physical environment meets the National Quality Standard.

Xplor's NQS QA3 Guide
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Quality Area 3 (Physical Environment) highlights the significant importance of a service’s design, layout and equipment on a child’s learning and development. In our How to Improve NQS Ratings in Quality Area 3 guide, you’ll find tips to help you improve your physical learning environment, such as:

  • Suggestions for designing your service’s indoor and outdoor environments
  • Vital safety tips for sleep areas in line with guidance from health professionals
  • Using Programming and Planning (P&P) tools to document learning outcomes
  • Developing processes for successful Assessment and Ratings (A&R)

A genuinely inclusive physical environment fosters competence and nurtures exploration through play-based learning, unlocking the full potential of every child. Find helpful pointers in our guide on:

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