YOU SO KNOW The NELPs and Te Whāriki If you are wondering about how to integrate the NELPs in your centre, there are new tools and resources on Te Whāriki Online. These are to support implementing the Priorities and to show how they align with the early learning curriculum; https://tewhariki.tki.org. nz/en/design-your-curriculum/nelp/ Teacher Registration information Centres establishing the initial salary scale for pay parity purposes may request teachers’ date of registration. If teachers need evidence for their registration and the date when they were first registered they should email the Teaching Council. Email: enquiries@teachingcouncil.nz Starting school together research articles Traditionally New Zealand children started school on their fifth birthday. Recently some schools have changed this to children starting school in scheduled groups. ERO's latest report on starting school has found that children starting school at the same time, called cohort entry, can have many benefits for children, whānau and schools. Research include: A Guide for ECE Services on Children Starting School in Groups Find the research here; https://ero.govt.nz/our-research/ category/starting-school-together Ministry of Health: National Immunisation Programme update The Ministry of Health recently announced that they will be preparing to launch the new vaccinator portal. This allows users to view their vaccine history and record vaccines delivered by Pharmacy (excluding COVID and Flu). The pilot has been planned for late September, after which, providers will be invited to adopt in defined stages. Any questions can be sent to AIR. engagement@health.govt.nz Funding for Teacher Education Refresh Desperately seeking ECE teachers! Teacher Education Refresh (TER) will be fees-free until June 2023. TER is a Teaching Council programme designed for qualified teachers with previous, limited or no teaching experience. The Teaching Council has also increased the options available for teachers taking the programme, with a fast track option included for teachers already in employment in a centre. For information go here: www.teachnz. govt.nz/information-for-schools-andprincipals/teacher-supply/teachereducation-refresh/ December 2022 { 16 }
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NDc2Mzg=