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ECE Regulatory Review

Information regarding the ECE Regulatory Review led by the Ministry for Regulation.

Pay Parity

Information on ECC's voice to government and the sector on Pay Parity issues, and how you can be involved.

Child Protection

Tools to help you develop a child protection policy and safety-check the people working with your centre's children

Wages and Salaries Survey

Insights and data for centre employers and employees on fair and reasonable wages.

Business Planning

Tips and resources to help you tailor your centre's business plan and comply with regulation

Financial Management

Tools and reports to help you manage cash flow, budget, profit and loss statement, and your balance sheet

Events

The Early Childhood Council offers professional development for ECE centre owners, managers and teachers. We run both online and in-person events for the sector.

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Online workshops

Online workshops designed specifically for the ECE sector

Webinars

Informational webinars on the latest issues and topics affecting the sector

Igniting the Fire Within

Registrations are now open for the ECC Conference 2025! This event is dedicated to inspiring and empowering leaders in the early learning sector.

ECE Learning Unlimited

Access all of our online professional professional development in the ECC Learning Centre

Rubiix Lunch n Learn Webinars

Bite-sized informational webinars on topical issues

New Zealand Childcare Finance Policyhub

Get informed and involved on upcoming policy updates, changes and submissions.

Preferred Suppliers

Preferred Supplier Programme

Discounted goods and services and other benefits from a range of preferred suppliers, including companies that provide members with free legal or financial advice.

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About the Preferred Supplier Programme

The ECC Preferred Supplier Programme provides ECC members access to a range of goods and services from ECC-contracted Preferred Suppliers at favourable rates and may include additional benefits to the ECC.

Early Childhood Council App

The ECC App gives members access to discounts and special pricing, displays upcoming events, and for employers it gives you a quicker way to contact our exclusive helplines, all in one place.

Exclusive Helplines

Access our member helplines for employment law and financial advice.

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News & Media

News and Media

Keep up with the latest news and media releases published by the Early Childhood Council.

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Drains for Rains

In 2024, as part of our enviro vision to be a more sustainable centre and to teach our tamariki to be lifelong kaitiaki (guardians of our environment), Ko te Aroha Children’s Centre in Masterton began a “Drains for Rains” project – and what a fantastic project it was and continues to be!

Learning Support funding welcomed but something’s got to give for ECE

There was no meaningful financial relief announced for ECE providers in Budget 25 - but the government’s commitment to a funding review, buried in the detail, may offer some light at the end of the tunnel.

Why Child Protection Training Matters More Than Ever in ECE

Child protection is not just a policy; it's a daily practice, a culture, and a collective responsibility in every early childhood education (ECE) centre.

Teacher registration funding is a positive step

Today’s announcement that the Government will fund teacher registration fees for three years is very welcome, says the Early Childhood Council.

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Events

The Early Childhood Council offers a range of online and in-person events for ECE professionals. These events cover professional development for all roles across the sector, informational webinars and networking opportunities to help you build connections.

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ECC Learning Centre

Our collaboration with ECE Learning Unlimited allows you to access all your ECC Professional Development in one place. Watch previous webinars and register for new ones in the ECC Learning Centre.

All ECC members will receive a 10% discount on all ECE Learning Unlimited courses or subscriptions.

Also available through the ECE Learning Unlimited app on Apple or Google.

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ECC Funding & Staffing Compliance Tool

The ECC Funding & Staffing Compliance Tool is a spreadsheet which allows you to calculate the financial implications of all funding options (Base Funding, Pay Parity, Extended Pay Parity and Full Parity) for your service(s) as well as compliance with 50% ECE qualified staff.

Teacher and Educator Survey Report - November 2023

The ECC's Teacher and Educator survey was opened to gather information and insight to the teacher workforce in our sector. The survey is open to any teachers currently employed by a centre-based education and care centre in New Zealand.

Teacher and Educator Survey Report - June 2023

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July 12, 2024

ECE Regulatory Review

Information regarding the ECE Regulatory Review led by the Ministry for Regulation.

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November 29, 2023

Information for Parents

Information for parents to stay informed of the ECE sector and any changes which may affect their childcare.

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December 1, 2023

Teacher and Educator Survey

Regular surveys for teachers and educators in the ECE sector to gather insight and provide a voice for the teaching staff. Surveys are open to all teaching roles (qualified or unqualified) working in an education and care service.

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