Who is the ECC Executive The ECC recently held their AGM on the 20th July 2023 at the Copthorne Hotel in Wellington. This included the appointment of two Officers to the Executive Committee and the election of one newly elected and two re-elected Executive members. The current ECC Executive includes: • Dr Darius Singh (President) • Michelle Bosch (Vice-President) • Lonnie Parker (Treasurer) • Dianna Jenkinson (Secretary) • Fitu Ah-Young (Executive Member) • Aimee Hawke (Executive Member) • Annabel Sloss (Executive Member) • Emma Norrie (Executive Member) ECC Update ECC Update Nau mai, haere mai The Early Childhood Council (ECC) warmly welcomes the following early learning centres who recently joined the ECC: ● Kerikeri Community Childcare Trust, Kerikeri ● Remarkable Start Early Learning, Queenstown ● Kids Count, Auckland ● Haumia Early Childhood Centre, Auckland ● Te Pākārito, Rotorua ● Matariki Early Childhood Centre, Whakatāne ● Maraekakaho Early Childhood Centre, Maraekakaho ● Swannanoa Preschool, Rangiora ● City Heights Childcare, Dunedin ECC APP LAUNCHED The ECC recently launched a new app for their members. The app brings some of the benefits of being an ECC member to your fingertips. Along with access to the ECC Preferred Suppliers the App also includes access to a large line up of new discounts, which you can also share with all your employees. The ECC has signed a Preferred Supplier Agreement with CSC Buying Group to make this possible. Go to page 27 to find out more about these fantastic savings for both your centre, yourself and your staff. The app also allows you to register for upcoming events, contact the ECC's financial and employment advice helplines directly and see the latest ECC news. It’s really easy to install but you do need your membership number. If you have any questions, issues or feedback on the app please contact Ingrid (ingrid.crispin@ecc.org.nz). ECC-Rubiix Lunch'n'Learn Webinars Have you taken advantage of the ECC - Rubiix Lunch'n'Learn Webinars yet? They are FREE for all ECC members. These helpful informationsharing webinars are an opportunity for member centre managers to get valuable information inside half-an-hour on an important single topic relating to the management of a childcare centre. ECC members get a chance to nominate the topics that are relevant and important to you. The ECC will then select the most popular topics and present simple, easy-to-understand information in response to your queries. Recent webinars include: ENGAGE programme ENGAGE develops children’s self-regulation skills through intentional play – with skills and games grouped into three domains: emotional (feeling), cognitive (thinking) and behavioural (doing). ENGAGE games are played for approximately 30 minutes a day, with an intentional focus on supporting children to develop specific skills that they need to thrive at school and lead healthy, fulfilling lives. • Vicki Hill (new Executive Member) • Margie Blackwood (Patron) • Allan Wendelborn (Patron) • Sue Kurtovich (Patron) August 2023 { 16 }
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