GMA104 Operational Review Policy

Meet the updated GMA104 requirements with confidence.

The revised licensing criteria have narrowed the focus of GMA104. Services are now required to maintain an ongoing review process for operational policies and practices to ensure they meet minimum standards — with documented outcomes and stakeholder input.

This professionally written policy template is fully aligned to the updated criteria and Ministry guidance.

✔ What This Policy Covers

• A clear, structured ongoing review process

• Scheduled and trigger-based reviews

• Stakeholder involvement (consistent with GMA103)

• Methods for gathering feedback from staff and whānau

• Gap identification and corrective action process

• Version control and implementation tracking

• Monitoring to ensure changes are embedded in practice

• Documentation and evidence requirements

✔ Designed For NZ Early Childhood Services

This template ensures your operational policies and practices are:

• Up to date

• Relevant

• Implemented

• Aligned with current licensing criteria and regulations