Our ECEC Exceeding Results Speak for Themselves

In 2024, 90% of the services we supported achieved Exceeding Outcomes - a reflection of our proven methods and dedication to genuine impact. With deep sector knowledge and tailored strategies, we mentor, profile, and guide teams to not only meet compliance, but to thrive as high-performing, future-focused services.

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Case Studies Below

My Kindy Labrador

My Kindy Labrador is a 75-place service with strong occupancy. My Kindy Labrador is part of a group of three services situated on the Gold Coast. The approved providers are passionate and have built a strong reputation in the community.

Before Vs After

Key Challenges:
In 2024, the management team at My Kindy engaged with HMC after experiencing challenges with team morale, where the leadership team and educators were feeling burnt out and in survival mode.

Solutions Provided:
To address these concerns, HMC began with an NQA1- NQA7 audit to identify gaps and strengths for the Centre and create a clear focus plan for the service.
The team established a leadership structure to build a distributed leadership approach, designed monthly plans, and clarified roles and responsibilities. In some quality areas, they identified snippets of exceeding practices and began strengthening those areas.

Results Achieved:
After less than three months of HMC coaching and mentoring,
the service underwent Assessment and Rating and received exceeding theme indicators. The centre has a strong team morale, with a great leadership team and an active children’s council.

“Engaging with Holistic Management has truly transformed us at My Kindy. We are now moving in the right direction, with each member of the team complementing one another and working together seamlessly. We can see the changes across the 3 services and the positive impact of mentoring has on them.” – Blake My Kindy

Timeline:
Month 1: Initial assessment (audit) and QIP setup
Month 3: Staff mentoring and training
Month 3: Exceeding themes indicators

Play and Learn Vincent Street

Play and Learn Vincent Street is a 90-place service that has achieved Exceeding status, supported by a very dedicated owner and leadership team. The centre is known for its strong pedagogical practices, with a committed team that has been part of the service for over 10 years. the centre has always run over the required ratio.

Before Vs After

Key Challenges:
The QIP and critical reflections particularly in documenting the Themes- Critical Reflection Cycle with the depth required to demonstrate a change of practice.

Solutions Provided:
We focused on unpacking the Critical Reflection Cycle and training the team on how to effectively document the themes. One of the biggest shifts was learning to document critical reflections in a way that clearly showcases our practice changes. The Holistic OIP helped keep us on track, ensuring we documented and uploaded evidence consistently.

Results Achieved:
In 2025, the service went through Assessment & Rating and received 7/7 result. The centre has an established children’s council and Wellbeing Curriculum.

“We engaged with Hollstic Management for coaching and mentoring, as our goal was to achleve ECEC Exceeding Results. Depth and documenting reflections were not our strengths, but Mel coached us in documenting reflections and made the cycle a central focus, which greatly strengthened our practices. Every sesalon, she Inspired us, and we would walk out ready to kick goals. We Implemented so much, especially with our Children’s Coundl, and developed a Wellbeing Curriculum. In 2023, we underwent A&R and proudly achleved a 7/7 result!”
-Play and Learn and Vincent Street.

Timeline:
• Month 1: Initial assessment and QIP setup
• Month 3: Coaching, mentoring and Holistic QIP and resources
• Month 12: Exceeding rating awarded

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FAQ's

How many services have achieved Exceeding results after your mentoring?

In 2024 alone, 90% of the services we supported achieved Exceeding outcomes. Our case studies show that with the right leadership structure and a focus on the NQS exceeding themes, high-quality results are achievable for every service.

Can you help a service that is currently in 'survival mode'?

Yes. Many of our child care transformation stories begin with a team feeling burnt out. We start with a full NQA1-NQA7 audit to identify gaps and build a distributed leadership model that moves the service from reactive to proactive.

What is the average timeframe to see results in Assessment & Rating (A&R)?

While every service is different, several of our case studies (like My Kindy Labrador) show significant transformations in as little as three months of intensive coaching and mentoring.

Do your case studies include improvements in staff retention?

Absolutely. A core part of our ECEC exceeding results is building a stable, motivated team. Services using our systems report up to an 80% increase in staff retention because educators feel supported and have a clear direction.

90%

of our mentoring services received an EXCEEDING rating in 2024

2500+

Users joined and stayed with our QIP membership in 2024

3000+

Mentoring sessions were delivered in 2024 based on the growing success