All ACT Playgroups are guided by the ACT Playgroups Quality Framework, which describes what high quality playgroups look like and what families can expect.
The framework helps
ensure playgroups are:
- Safe and child friendly
- Welcoming and inclusive
- Respectful of every family’s strength, culture and needs
- Focused on children’s wellbeing, learning and rights
Is also supports ongoing reflection and improvement, so playgroups continue to meet the needs of children and families across the ACT.
What Families Can Expect
at Playgroup
The Quality Framework is built around seven key areas that matter most at playgroup:
1. Play
Children learn through play. Playgroups celebrate play at every age and recognise its role in learning, wellbeing and connection.
2. Participation
Playgroups are welcoming spaces where families can join in at their own pace, contribute in ways that work for them, and feel a true sense of belonging.
3. Support
Playgroups are places to connect, share information and access support – whether that’s parenting tips, local services, or simlply a listening ear.
4. Relationships
Families are recognised as children’s first and most important teachers. Strong, respectful relationships are at the heart of every group.
5. Child Safety
& Wellbeing
Children’s safety comes first. Playgroups are child safe, child friendly and designed to support children’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
6. Children’s Rights
Playgroups respect, and celebrate children’s rights, voices, strengths and successes – recognising every child as capable and valued.
7. Inclusion
Playgroups welcome everyone. They are ready to include all children and families and adapt to different abilities, cultures, identities and circumstances.
Why This Matters for Families
The Quality Framework gives families confidence that playgroups across the ACT:
- Put children’s safety and wellbeing first
- Values families’ knowledge, experience and role
- Respect diversity and inclusion
- Are committed to improving the playgroup experience over time
Not two playgroups are the same, and that’s a strength. The framework support flexibility while
ensuring shared expectations about what quality looks like.
THANK YOU
Your support is always appreciated!
ACT Playgroups has grown because
of your generosity…
of your generosity…