Swings + Roundabouts Spring 2021

Tranche one licensing criteria amendments From 31 August 2021, the minimum room temperature required in early learning services increases from 16 degrees to 18 degrees Celsius in line with World Health Organisation guidelines. From 1 January 2022, services will also be required to have regard for NELP in both their annual plan and recorded outcomes from self-review and internal evaluations. ECC members please note: To guide your thinking on NELP, the ECC have prepared a guideline which has been published in member- only downloadable tools and templates section on the ECC website, https://www.ecc.org.nz/ supportandresources/ toolsandresources#n Upcoming Governing Teaching Council elections 2022 Elections for seven members of the Teaching Council’s governing Board will be held in February 2022, with the election process getting underway later this year when candidate nominations open. During the election, seven governing Board members are chosen by the profession for a three-year term commencing 1 July 2022. Following the election, the Minister will make 6 appointments to the remaining seats. Elected members include: ● ● An ECE teacher elected to the Teaching Council by ECE teachers; ● ● An ECE service leader elected to the Teaching Council by ECE leaders. ● ● A primary teacher elected to the Teaching Council by primary teachers; ● ● A primary principal elected to the Teaching Council by primary principals; ● ● A secondary teacher elected to the Teaching Council by secondary teachers; ● ● A secondary principal elected to the Teaching Council by secondary principals; ● ● A teacher educator elected to the Teaching Council by teachers working in the fields of initial and ongoing teacher education; Key dates will fall close to the end of term 4 2021 and early in term 1 2022. Keep a look out for more information in your Teaching Council e-newsletter, Matatū. Unteach racism update Since the launch of Unteach Racism, Taika Waititi's video has been viewed by over 1.7 million people, the website has had over 30,000 views, the app has been used by 5000 people, and the first Unteach Racism newsletter has been sent out - exciting! Engagement, feedback and discussions are key to ensuring we can take the next step towards identifying and confronting racism, together. Unteach Racism presents a professional learning opportunity for your Professional Growth Cycle, it is completely optional and is not required for your certification. For those of you who haven’t accessed the Unteach Racism app and modules yet, you can connect from either your mobile or desktop (https://www. unteachracism.nz/ ) to grow your knowledge and understanding. The quarterly newsletter will also support your journey with details about Unteach Racism, relevant research, updates from kaiako and tumuaki, as well as resources and helpful tips. Each edition features a guest speaker to share their perspective and experience of Unteach Racism so far. To read the first newsletter or sign up for future editions go here, https://www.unteachracism . nz/newsletter.html KNOW September 2021 { 15 }