Swings + Roundabouts Spring 2023

NZ's 5 STAR RATED PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUND SURFACING Manufactured exclusively by Reharvest Timber Products LTD 09 299 3999 | 0275 299 399 | info@reharvest.co.nz www.reharvest.co.nz RIGOROUS TESTING: 3 years testing of Cushionfall by 3 councils in 5 playgrounds before council approval ONGOING QUALITY TESTING: More than 50 tests in the last 10 years alone! HIGHEST IMPACT TESTS: in Australasia achieved PREFERRED CHOICE: Councils, the Ministry of Education, Kindergarten Associations, Play Centre Associations and Preschool Centres EXTENSIVE RESEARCH: 2 years of product development before launch MoE Digital Strategy The Ministry’s Digital Strategy team joined ECC in a webinar to present their finalised Digital Strategy. The webinar features a case study from Vanessa and the team at Just Kidz Henderson. If you missed these webinars, members can still access these on the ECC website here: https://www.ecc.org.nz/rubiixlunch The ECC also offers a variety of online professional development for ECE centre managers and teachers, along with other ECE sector events. Along with these online events for both centre managers and teachers, the ECC also offers face-to-face Centre Manger Network meetings. To find out what’s coming up, go to https://www.ecc.org.nz/events/ Updated Policies ECC have updated the following policies that are now available on our website. ● ● GMA - Alcohol and Drugs Policy (20230616) ● ● GMA3 Centre Closure Policy (20230518) ● ● GMA10 Child Collection Policy (20230703):This policy has been reviewed and updated and includes clarifications with regard to siblings picking up children from early childhood centres. ● ● GMA10 Child Custody Policy (20230531) ● ● HS Child Health Policy (20230531) ● ● HS31 Child Images Policy (20230601) ● ● HS31 Cyber Safety Policy (20230703) ● ● HS33 Centre Exclusion - Substances Policy (20230616).docx ● ● PF Premises & Facilities Checklist (20230523) You can find these policies and much more here, www.ecc.org.nz/supportandresources/toolsandresources August 2023 { 17 }

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