CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 730 Principles—ch 20

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 - SECT 730

In making a decision or taking action under this chapter for a childcare service, the following childcare services principles should be applied:

        (a)     childcare services must provide care that is safe, positive and nurturing;

        (b)     childcare services must promote the educational, social and developmental wellbeing of children.

Note     In making a decision under this chapter for a child or young person, the decision-maker must regard the best interests of the child or young person as the paramount consideration (see  s 8).

In making a decision under this chapter otherwise than for a particular child or young person, the decision-maker must consider the best interests of children and young people (see  s 8).