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The Early Childhood Council supports the independent centres of the Early Childhood Sector in New Zealand by providing services and benefits which will encourage centres to provide a high quality early childhood service which is professional, viable, cost effective and appropriate to the needs of the local community and a dynamic and valued asset to all those involved in the service.  more >

Swing and Roundabouts - 2008 - Issue 1
Issue 1 - 2008
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Booking Form
 
ECC Annual Conference 2008
 
 
 
Article
Gala Dinner Photos Available - Download Them For Free!
Photographs from the ECC Annual Conference Masquerade Ball are available now! The high resolution photos can be downloaded for free from the Neil Mckenzie Photographer website.  more >
 
 
Media Release
Early Childhood Council Warns Of Teacher Shortages - 4 May 2008
Early Childhood Council CEO Sue Thorne has today warned that workforce pressures – particularly teacher shortages – are the biggest challenge facing the early childhood sector.
In her keynote address to the 685 delegates at the country’s largest annual conference for early childhood professionals, Mrs Thorne said that “how we deal with this challenge will determine the future of early childhood education in this election year and beyond. New Zealand has to address the workforce issues in our sector as a matter of urgency. If we don’t, educational quality and participation will suffer.”  more >
 
 
Speech
Teachers Matter In Early Childhood Education
In her speech to the ECC Annual Conference 2008, CEO Sue Thorne warned that workforce pressures – particularly teacher shortages – are the biggest challenge facing the early childhood sector. In her keynote address to the 685 delegates at the country’s largest annual conference for early childhood professionals, Mrs Thorne said that “how we deal with this challenge will determine the future of early childhood education in this election year and beyond. New Zealand has to address the workforce issues in our sector as a matter of urgency. If we don’t, educational quality and participation will suffer.” For the full speech click here:  more >
 
 
Media Release
New Zealand’s Largest Early Childhood Conference “Will Have A Real Impact”
New Zealand’s largest annual conference for early childhood professionals starts in Wellington tomorrow with 685 delegates booked to attend a packed three day programme. Early Childhood Council CEO Sue Thorne says the unprecedented level of interest shows the conference and the organisation are going from strength to strength.  more >
 
 
Event
ECC Upcoming Events 2008
The Early Childhood Council has a range of exciting and informative seminars and events coming up in 2008. Book now for the Achieving Personal Excellence For Early Childhood Educators Seminar in August. Other 2008 seminars include: Stepping up to Supervisor; Staff Appraisals; Being a Good Employer; and Early Childhood Regulations.  more >
 
 
Article
ECC's Teacher Registration Assessment Booklet Available Now
The Education (Registration of Early Childhood Services Teachers) Regulations 2004 have been passed requiring that from 1 January 2005 all Persons Responsible will be required to be registered teachers. Confused about how to finish your teacher registration? Eligible but not sure how to proceed? Looking for an efficient practical resource to guide you? Want to know how to assess and provide advice and guidance?
ECC's Teacher Registration Assessment Booklet is now available to assist you through this process. Order form available on this site.  more >
 
 
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