Assessment & Rating support
Walk into your A&R feeling genuinely prepared.
From practice A&R discussions to full mock visits, all led by experienced Early Childhood advisors and former Authorised Officers who know exactly what to look for.
Why Haven
The fresh pair of eyes your team has been asking for.
Practice A&R Discussion
We can offer you an experienced, former Authorised Officer that has chosen to move into a role of an Early Childhood advisor with Haven Education.
Your Early Childhood advisor will work with you to prepare authentically, whether that's a focused remote discussion or an intensive multi-day on-site visit covering all 7 Quality Areas.
Every service is different. We tailor our approach to where your team is right now, so the support you receive is directly relevant to your service, your practice and your goals.
Service options
Choose the support that fits your service.
Remote Support
Practice A&R Discussion
A remote, planned practice A&R leadership discussion for services who want a supportive run-through before the real thing.
Is this you?
Does the thought of the A&R discussions bring nerves & stress?
You want to apply for re-assessment but you're worried you can't put your great practice into words?
You feel you are an Exceeding service but unsure what you will be asked?
You know what you do, but you're unsure how to articulate what you want to say?
What's included
A remote, planned meeting
Coverage across all elements of Quality Areas 4, 6 and 7
We can include exceeding themes in our discussion
Detailed written feedback to support your team
Time to ask questions and ask for advice of any kind
Guidance on the most effective way to verbalise your exceeding themes
Your investment
$400
NO hidden fees
Face-to-Face Support
Mock A&R Visit
An intensive, in-service Mock Assessment and Rating visit across all 7 Quality Areas — authentic preparation from a former Authorised Officer.
Is this you?
Intensive multi-day in-service visit
All 7 Quality Areas covered authentically
Discussions, observations of practice and documentation review
Detailed development report highlighting strengths and improvement areas
A detailed development plan of actions to achieve your goals
Your investment
from $1,799
Costing depends on the size of your service and location.
The process
Simple, supportive, and tailored to you.
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Book a call
A quick chat to understand your service, your team and where you are in the A&R cycle.
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Tailor the visit
We recommend the right option — Remote or Face-to-Face — and design it around your goals.
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Support in action
Your Early Childhood advisor works with you either remotely or on-site across the Quality Areas.
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Detailed feedback
You receive a written development report and clear next steps to feel A&R ready.
Frequently asked
A&R Support — good to know.
Who delivers the A&R support
Our Early Childhood Advisors are experienced sector professionals and former Authorised Officers. You are working with someone who has been on the other side of the process.
How long is a Mock A&R Visit?
It is an intensive, multi-day, in-service visit covering all 7 Quality Areas. The exact length depends on the size and setup of your service — we tailor it during your booking call.
What does the Practice A&R Discussion cover?
A remote, planned discussion covering all elements of Quality Areas 4, 6 and 7. We can also weave exceeding themes into the conversation and provide detailed written feedback afterwards.
Do I get a written report?
Yes. The Mock A&R Visit includes a very detailed development report with strengths, opportunities and a plan of actions. The Practice A&R Discussion includes written feedback to support your team.
How much notice do I need to give?
The sooner the better — we book out. If your A&R is imminent, get in touch and we'll do our best to make it work.
Pricing
Transparent, no hidden fees.
Both options are quoted up-front. Mock A&R Visit pricing varies with service size and location — we confirm everything before booking.
Practice A&R Discussion
$400
Remote · NO hidden fees
Mock A&R Visit
from $1,799
On-site · pricing based on service size and location
Ready when you are
Let's get you A&R ready.
Book a call and we'll tailor the right level of support to your service.
