Member Resources
Our members gain access to an array of valuable resources designed to enhance the operation of their centres. These resources include detailed policies, advisories, and easy-to-use templates and guidelines to save you time and keep you compliant. Our members also benefit from timely updates on sector developments, policy changes and other important information crucial to running a centre.
Running an early learning centre comes with big responsibilities — compliance, regulation, staffing, and ensuring the best outcomes for tamariki. Regulations change, paperwork piles up, and time is always short, which is why ECC membership gives you access to trusted, practical resources designed to save time, reduce stress, and keep your centre thriving and compliant.
Our members get exclusive access to a wide range of resources created specifically for centre managers and owners. These resources are designed to take the guesswork out of compliance so you can focus on what matters most — supporting your tamariki, kaimahi and whānau.
Policies and other guiding documents are a key part of a centre’s communication about its philosophy, values, and how the centre operates safely and maintains quality. These documents are also needed to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Education ECE Licensing Criteria, and other legislation, such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, the Children’s Act 2014, and the Food Act 2014.
Member exclusive resources
All ECC members get access to the following resources and many more through our Member Portal.
Child Protection
Child Protection Policy
Safety Checking Policy
Safety Checking Children's Workers Procedure
Pay Parity
Pay Parity Toolkit
Pay Parity Opt In/Out Letters to Staff
Funding and Compliance Tool (additional cost)
Governance for Community-Based Services
Board Governance Policy Manual Template
Board Self Evaluation Tool
Changes to the Incorporated Societies Act 2022
Advisories
Use of AI in ECE Advisory
Child Protection Advisory
FamilyBoost Advisory
Employment
Individual Employment Agreements
Offer of Employment Template
Job Descriptions
Governance, Management and Administration
Enrolment Agreement Template
Strategic Plan Template
Professional Growth Cycle Policy
Health & Safety
Centre Health & Safety Checklist
Hazard and Risk Register
Injuries, Incident and Illness Management Policy
Financial Management
Sample Budget
Strategic Goals - Business Plan Sequencing Tool
FamilyBoost Quarterly Statement Template
Interested in becoming a member?
Membership with the Early Childhood Council unlocks a range of benefits for your service and its staff, including discounted or exclusive access to our upcoming events. Join more than 1,300 member centres in New Zealand and become a member today.
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