Tools & Frameworks
Tools & Frameworks
Relevant actions
Action 5
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They provide a concrete benchmark for regulating, monitoring, and improving ECI service quality, supporting accountability and equity across public and non‑public providers.
Where to look in this resource
Examples of ECI programme standards are highlighted from three countries: Portugal, Australia and USA. While they focus on different priority areas, they capture core aspects of ECI / ECI system: family-centred-approaches, training and capacity building of professionals involved, and an evaluation and outcomes-based approach
Description
The standards outline agreed expectations for how ECI services should be designed and delivered, covering areas such as child‑ and family‑centred approaches, service coordination, professional competencies, and continuous quality improvement. They can be used to assess existing services, guide service development, and promote consistency across providers and regions. The standards are applicable across health, education, and social service settings.
Brief description
These quality standards define the essential characteristics of high‑quality early childhood intervention services, with a focus on accessibility, inclusiveness, and family‑centred practice.
Keywords
quality standards; service improvement; professional competencies; accountability; continuous improvement
Resource Title
Quality Standards for Early Childhood Intervention Service Provision
