ECC Conference 2023 Highlights DAY ZERO ECC began the weekend with a Networking Event exclusively for members. Nicholas Pole, CEO/CRO of the Education Review Office (ERO) took the time to address our members and take on feedback for ERO’s strategic goals. Centre tours took guests around 3 of Wellington’s best centres; The Park ELC, Tiny Voices and Capital Kids Co-operative. The group was amazed by the passion and hard work that went in to making these learning environments incredible for tamariki. The ECC Conference took place over the 21st and 22nd of July, at the Tākina Convention Centre in Wellington, bringing together over 500 attendees from the sector! DAY ONE Conference started off with a bang when international speaker Kris Murray burst on to stage. Immediately, she got delegates out of their chairs to celebrate our wins together, learn how to overcome challenges and adopt a growth mindset to help them succeed. Allison Mooney charmed us with her humour and taught people skills which were essential to have in your career. Max Rashbrooke took the stage to discuss how we build a political consensus on child wellbeing in New Zealand, sending a message to all political parties. It was the perfect lead in to our Early Learning Policy Debate. Penny Simmonds (National Party) and David Seymour (ACT Party) went head to head discussing the future of ECE under their party policies. Read more on page 14. Always great to come together as a sector; meet new people, have time to connect with your own team, gather new information or affirm existing knowledge; lots of fun and positivity; very refreshing! Both days were so positive and invigorating with lots of actions to take away and implement. The time really flew and I could have done another day - the two days were so inspiring! August 2023 { 11 }
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