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THE MAKINGS OF AN ‘EXCELLENT’ CENTRE the Barangaroo Authority. This has provided many unique learning opportunities for the children including visiting construction sites in Barangaroo and engaging with installations for the Sydney Festival.” A key component of the Excellent rating is the ability to demonstrate a level of influence that extends beyond the centre. KU Lance has taken a leadership role within the sector through participation in research, and shares knowledge and practice with others through Professional Learning Communities, meetings and conferences. Preschool children from KU Lance have also taken steps to make connections much farther afield by joining the ‘Travelling Hearts Project’ to share ‘a little love’ with the wider community. Children work collaboratively to handmake small heart-themed gifts and distribute these via the local community centre. “We are very proud to have received the highest possible rating,” Donna said upon learning of the Excellent rating. “It’s a wonderful recognition of the hard work and dedication of our team, who are committed to providing the highest quality early learning environments and programs for children, and the best possible outcomes for children and their families.” KU NQS SECTOR NQS 3 % EXCELLENT EXCEEDING 0.3 % 82 % MEETING 32 % 14 % 1 % WORKING TOWARDS 0 % SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT REQUIRED 9 47 % 21 % 0.1 % KU 20 18