Appendix A.8 - Memorandum of Understanding Template - Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme (CRES)

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Template for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) used by CRES Providers to formalise stakeholder relationships for the Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme (CRES). The MOU sets out roles and responsibilities for the CRES Provider and participating funded kindergarten service providers and relevant family and carer support services. It explains the context and aims of the agreement, including delivering the CRES, equitably applying local criteria, and ensuring vulnerable children can access free or low-cost quality funded kindergarten programs, with process details referenced in Schedule 1.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatDOCX

Pages9

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

About this template

To complete this template

How to use this MOU when complete

Memorandum of Understanding

Parties to the agreement

Context

Aims of the agreement

Delivering the CRES

Ensuring access for vulnerable children

Appendix A.8 | Memorandum of Understanding Template About this template Note: please remove these instruction pages when the template is complete This template is for CRES Providers seeking to formalise the stakeholder relationships to deliver a Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme (CRES). The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines the roles of all parties to support CRES delivery. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) forms an agreement between the CRES Provider, funded kindergarten service providers, or relevant family and carer support services. Refer to section 3.2.4 of the CRES Development Guide for more information on this step in setting up a CRES. This document is a part of a suite of CRES documents. Figure 1 below maps the relationship between the Development Guide, Self-Assessment Tool, Practice Guide and this document. Figure 1 | A map of CRES documents To complete this template The writer of the MOU must tailor the template to reflect the consultations and agreements reached regarding their CRES. Thoughtful additions, deletions and edits to the content will help the MOU to best reflect the CRES being established. All template content can be tailored, but contents highlighted in yellow must be thoughtfully updated. For example, “[CRES Provider]” must be replaced with the name of your organisation for content to make sense. This MOU should be converted into the CRES Provider’s branding to communicate that this agreement is not a DET-led process. Attach a document detailing the CRES process agreed to in Schedule 1. Seek legal advice to ensure the MOU is in alignment with your organisation’s practice. How to use this MOU when complete The MOU should act as the formal agreement between CRES Partners after an agreement has been reached with each of these parties. The completed MOU, after all parties have had an opportunity to give input to its contents, should be signed by CRES Partners involved to clarify their role and confirm their commitment to deliver the CRES. Memorandum of Understandingin relation to: Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme (CRES) A partnering agreement between [CRES provider], and: [list relevant services and kindergarten providers. This could include local family and child support officers, EYMs or local government where relevant] 1. PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT The parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) are [CRES Provider] and the services providing funded kindergarten or family and carer support in the CRES. Information detailing the parties to this agreement and their representatives can be found in clause 6. 2. CONTEXT The foundations of a child’s long-term development are laid in early childhood. In these years, children develop crucial cognitive and emotional skills such as reasoning, problem solving, and how to get along with others. A high-quality kindergarten experience sets up a child for a life full of learning and prepares them for school. In the long term, evidence shows that children who have a positive early childhood experiences grow up to contribute to a harmonious, healthy and prosperous society. The Victorian Government’s Education State Early Childhood Reform Plan (2018) outlines a vision of early childhood reform in Victoria, to create a higher quality, more equitable and inclusive early childhood system. The Early Years Compact (2017) is a commitment from local governments (represented by the Municipal Association of Victoria, MAV), the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Department of Education and Training (DET) to work together with the goal of improving outcomes for young children. The Compact defines roles and responsibilities, joint planning, consistent goals and coordination across the early years services system to support effective delivery of early years services. The Compact also recognises the importance of place-based approaches which can effectively respond to unique local contexts. A Central Enrolment and Registration

FAQs

Who should use this Memorandum of Understanding template?

CRES Providers use this template to formalise relationships with funded kindergarten service providers and relevant family and carer support services as CRES partners.

What is the purpose of the MOU in the CRES process?

The MOU defines roles and responsibilities to support delivery of the CRES, including how partners engage families and carers, deliver the process, and confirm commitments through signatures.

How does the MOU address access for vulnerable children?

It outlines a particular focus on ensuring vulnerable or disadvantaged children can access kindergarten, including prioritising allocations for eligible children and supporting families and carers to navigate the CRES process.

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