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  1. Standard 1: Family Centred Approaches
    4 Sections
  2. Standard 2: Family Support, Education and Referrals
    7 Sections
  3. Standard 3: Encourage Family Connection through Child-Led Play
    5 Sections
  4. Standard 4: Cultural Competency and Cultural Safety
    6 Sections
  5. Standard 5: Professional and Ethical Conduct
    6 Sections
  6. Standard 6: Early Learning and Play-Based Programming
    4 Sections
  7. Standard 7: Evaluation & Quality Improvement
    5 Sections
  8. Standard 8: Design, Function, Safety and Hygiene of Physical Environment
    8 Sections
  9. Standard 9: Partnerships and Collaboration
    6 Sections
  10. Standard 10: Governance
    5 Sections
  11. Standard 11: Planning, Administration and Information Management
    6 Sections
  12. Standard 12: Finance and Risk Management
    6 Sections
  13. Standard 13: Human Resources
    6 Sections

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    Standards of Practice Standard 10: Governance 10.1 Governance Practices Support Accountability and Effectiveness
    Lesson 10, Section 1
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    10.1 Governance Practices Support Accountability and Effectiveness

    John McLeod May 11, 2020
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    Description

    FRP or host agency is governed by a board of directors that supports FRP effectiveness and is accountable to FRP participants and the community served.

    Benchmark Quality Indicators

    • FRP or host agency board meetings are held at least every two months, of which formal written minutes are kept.
    • FRP or host agency board composition considers the required skills, expertise, and experience required for FRP effectiveness and desired outcomes.

    Innovation and Promising Practices

    • FRP or host agency board meeting materials (e.g., board meeting agendas, minutes, and policies) are circulated in advance of board meetings, ideally a minimum of 3 days prior.
    • FRP or host agency board meeting agendas focus on governance related matters rather than operational details.
    • FRP or host agency board reviews its performance annually.
    • FRP or host agency board plans proactively for board member succession and has term limits established to support regular board renewal.