Childcare & Out-of-School Care
Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC) skills assessment
OSHC educators run safe, enjoyable programs for school-aged children outside school hours. This scorecard covers program planning, supervision, behaviour, homework support and communication.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 10 Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC) skills you can score
These are the default Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC) skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every educator, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Program Planning and Variety
Plans varied activities in sport, art, cooking and play that appeal to different ages.
Supervision of Larger Mixed-Age Groups
Supervises groups across indoor, outdoor and excursion settings without losing track of anyone.
Sign-In, Sign-Out and Child Collection Procedures
Follows attendance and collection procedures exactly to protect every child.
Behaviour Guidance for School-Aged Children
Uses respectful, consistent strategies suited to older children.
Homework and Learning Support
Provides a quiet space and encouragement for children who want to do homework.
Excursion and Transport Safety
Plans and supervises excursions safely, including risk assessments and ratios.
Food Preparation and Allergy Management
Prepares snacks safely and manages allergies and anaphylaxis plans.
Communication with Schools and Parents
Works with schools and families about pick-ups, needs and concerns.
Involving Children in Program Decisions
Gives children a voice in choosing activities and running the service.
First Aid and Emergency Response
Responds calmly to injuries, illness and emergencies.
Levels included with Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC)
Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC) starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Qualification” for childcare & out-of-school care, so educators can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Certificate III Educator
- Diploma Educator
- Room Leader
- Educational Leader
- Centre Director
How Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC) works in SkillScorer
Score
Each educator in a room is scored on the Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC) skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank educators, compare two side by side, or compare your rooms against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC) skills need attention. Reports also follow each room leader's room.
Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC) scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC) scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC) scorecard covers 10 skills: Program Planning and Variety, Supervision of Larger Mixed-Age Groups, Sign-In, Sign-Out and Child Collection Procedures, Behaviour Guidance for School-Aged Children, Homework and Learning Support, Excursion and Transport Safety, Food Preparation and Allergy Management, Communication with Schools and Parents, Involving Children in Program Decisions and First Aid and Emergency Response. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are educators scored in Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC)?
Every educator is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one room and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC)?
Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC) starts with these levels (called “Qualification” in the app): Trainee, Certificate III Educator, Diploma Educator, Room Leader, Educational Leader and Centre Director. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC) skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In childcare & out-of-school care the app talks about educators, rooms and room leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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