Use this audit-ready matrix to document your centre's regulation capability progress for Assessment & Rating visits and Quality Improvement Plan updates.
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Approved Learning Framework & Intentional Teaching
Embedding somatic movement routines, sensory transition cues and schema recognition into daily room planning and group transitions.
"Our service utilises the CALM Framework and 10 Scenario Action Plans to support children's self-regulation, ensuring daily routines reflect intentional, sensory-informed pedagogy."
Organisation of Staff & Professional Teamwork
Establishing a shared regulation language across room shifts, casual cover and meal breaks to reduce mismatched behavioural responses.
"Educators participate in 15-minute non-contact planning reflections through the Regulator Champions Pathway to maintain team alignment and consistent room co-regulation practices."
Positive Interactions & Co-Regulation Support
Moving away from disciplinary shouting or isolated time-outs towards lowered adult body height, calm proximity anchoring and Stop Brain versus Safe Brain support.
"Educators apply the CALM Framework, Check the Room, Assess the Why, Lead with Connection, Monitor and Note, alongside a safety-first check, to respond to overstimulation and room stress with consistency and care."
Engagement with Families & Arrival Transitions
Providing consistent family arrival rituals, calm drop-off handovers and structured communication slips for anxious families during morning separation.
"Morning drop-off procedures incorporate structured separation rituals and calm family communication, supporting smooth transitions from home to the early learning environment."
Continuous Improvement & Quality Improvement Plan
Utilising structured Director Starting-Point Reviews and Educator Baseline Checks to track whole-centre capability growth over a 12-month period.
"Service leadership monitors staff regulation confidence using structured baseline checks and an annual site-licensed professional development pathway."
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