Australian Capital Territory
Children and Young People (Childcare Service Licence) Temporary Standards Exemption 2009 (No 2)*
Notifiable instrument NI2009–258
made under the  
Children and Young People Act 2008 Section 749 (2) Childcare licence – childcare service standards

1	Name of instrument
This instrument is the Children and Young People (Childcare Service Licence) Temporary Standards Exemption 2009 (No 2).

2	Purpose of this Instrument
This instrument is to issue a Temporary Standards Exemption as specified in Section 749 (2) of the Children and Young People Act 2008.
3	Commencement 
This instrument commences on the day after notification. 
4	Expiry
This instrument expires six (6) months after the day it commences.
5	This Temporary Standard Exemption is issued to 
Woden Community Services Incorporated for
Curtin School Age Care
PO Box 35
WODEN NSW 2606

6	Temporary Standard Exemption Standard
Woden Community Services Incorporated is exempt from complying with Children and Young People (ACT Childcare Services) Standards 2009 (No 1) 
Standard 3.5 
Persons working in second and subsequent qualified positions at the service must be filled with an adult holding one of the following criteria;
a)	any qualification detailed in Core Standard 1.47 or School Age Car Specific Standard 3.3;
b)	studying towards a diploma or degree in a relevant field and has two years experience working in school age care;
c)	holds a Certificate IV in one of the following courses;
i.	Children’s Services;
ii.	Out of school hours care;
iii.	Lifestyle and leisure; or
d)	recognised overseas equivalent of the above qualifications.

7	Explanation and Additional Conditions 
Curtin School Age Care is licensed for 66 places and employs a qualified coordinator. The Children and Young People (ACT Childcare Services) Standards 2009 (No 1) introduced on 27 February 2009 requires a qualified staff member for every thirty three (or part thereof) children. The proprietor, Woden Community Services Incorporated has applied for a Temporary Standards Exemption to this requirement whilst staff complete training towards the required qualification.  

Sue Burns
Manager
Children’s Policy and Regulation Unit
Office for Children, Youth and Family Support
Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services
4 June 2009