Why is there no other tool like this?
Most self-assessment offerings are generic compliance checklists repurposed for schools. EthosOne built directly to those frameworks, which is why it is the only self-assessment tool of its kind in Australia for this purpose.
A school self-assessment tool lets a school measure itself against the standards it will be reviewed on before the reviewer arrives. A good one mirrors the real review framework, identifies where evidence is missing, and keeps a running record so the school is always close to ready.
Framework coverage
Which review frameworks does it cover?
EthosOne covers the national and state frameworks independent schools are assessed against, including ACECQA for early learning and the independent schools review frameworks used for school registration and review.
- ACECQA National Quality Standard
- Independent schools review frameworks (AU states)
- Registration and periodic review criteria
- Evidence linked per criterion
Real frameworks
Mapped to ACECQA and the independent schools review frameworks, not a generic checklist.
Gap-aware
Shows what is missing and who needs to act.
Evidence over time
Builds the registration and review record as you go.
Three easy steps
From scattered evidence to a continuous record
Map your authority's framework, link evidence to each criterion, and close gaps before the review window opens.
- Step 01
Map
Choose your authority — NESA, VRQA, ESB, NSSAB, or any of the other twelve frameworks EthosOne supports. The standards, criteria and requirements load with their hierarchy intact. No more starting from a blank Word doc.
Live readiness from day one - Step 02
Link
Attach evidence to every criterion. A file, a URL, or an existing EthosOne artefact. The link stays live — when the policy updates, the criterion sees the latest version. One source of truth, reused across every framework you have to satisfy.
One source of truth - Step 03
Close
EthosOne shows you where the gaps are. Assign owners and due dates. Convert partial criteria into satisfied ones. Run the 90-day readiness check before any review window. Export the regulator-ready submission pack when the visit comes.
Close the gaps
Honest check
How review-ready are you today?
Six questions school leaders ask themselves before a registration or review cycle. No login required.
Readiness self-check
Six questions. An honest readiness picture.
Privately scored in your browser. No email needed to see your number — bring it to your principal, your board, or the consult.
- 1
If your regulator visited next month, where would your evidence come from?
- 2
What does your current self-assessment look like?
- 3
Who owns the gaps between cycles?
- 4
When the board chair asks 'are we review-ready?' — what's the answer?
- 5
How current is your evidence today?
- 6
Producing the regulator's submission pack feels like…
Your readiness, so far
0/6
Complete every question to see your score.
Framework-mapped vs generic checklist
Most self-assessment tools are compliance questionnaires repurposed for schools. EthosOne maps directly to the criteria your reviewer will use.
| Capability | Generic checklist | EthosOne |
|---|---|---|
| Review framework mapping | Partial or none | Full hierarchy loaded |
| ACECQA NQS coverage | Often absent | All 7 Quality Areas |
| Evidence per criterion | Upload folder | Live linked records |
| Gap ownership | Manual tracker | Named owners and due dates |
| Board-ready summary | Manual export | Live readiness number |
Common questions
Does it cover ACECQA self-assessment?
Yes. For early learning specifically, see the dedicated ACECQA self-assessment page.
Is this for school registration, review, or both?
Both. The same self-assessment supports initial registration and ongoing review by keeping evidence current against the framework.
Can we see our readiness before a real review?
Yes. You see your standing against the framework at any time, not only when a review is booked.