An assessment and rating (A&R) notification can be an exciting time for an early childhood education and care (ECEC) service, but uncertainty around the process can make some educators, particularly those who have not been through A&R before, feel nervous. 

Adapted from a piece in Community Child Care Association (CCC)'s Winter 2023 edition of Roundtable magazine, where consultant Bryony Catlin outlines what educators can expect during the A&R process.

We got our A&R notice this week. What can I expect as an educator?