Knowledge of the Guidelines
Nominated Supervisor knowledge of the Guidelines was assessed via a series of four statements, in which they were asked to identify which statement was most consistent with the Guidelines for ECEC services regarding offering an indoor-outdoor program for the full day and more time outdoors. The four statements included: (1) Consider operating an indoor-outdoor program during one free play session a day. Have as many activities as possible placed in the outdoor space; (2) Consider operating an indoor-outdoor program for the full day/session. Consider spending more time outdoors, consider the placement of activities and the amount of activities in the outdoor space (correct response); (3) Spend more time outdoors and plan activities designed to help keep children 1.5 m apart at all times; and (4) Masks must be worn when spending time outdoors, which will allow the children and staff to socialise freely.Services that correctly identified the statement most consistent with the Guidelines (Statement 2.