Shannon from Oma Rapeti Huapai shares: ”One of the most rewarding aspects has been the opportunity to build positive relationships with other managers, like Sekola from Happy Learning, whom I've connected with through our Hui groups. The hui reflects the collaborative spirit of our sector, where we can lean on each other for support and share experiences from similar settings. Meeting with Sekola not only provides me with another supporter but also opens the door to valuable insights and shared experiences that can further enrich our practice at the centre. Our understanding of policy content has grown enormously with acknowledgment of compliance vs best practice being a part of our regular agenda.” Jennifer is a new centre owner at Curious Kids in Lyn Mall - we asked Jennifer what the benefits of attending a hui were for her: “Being part of the group allows us to connect with other professionals in the field. This networking has lead to collaboration opportunities, sharing of resources, and building a support system. In terms of better outcomes for children we feel that through the hui our teaching practices have improved with our increased knowledge, with teachers implementing new teaching strategies, and incorporating the latest research-based practices into their professional teaching. Our teams’ level of participation in Internal Evaluation has progressed hugely which impacts on more opportunities for our children. Our platform for PGC has resulted in more personal growth, community engagement, and more confidence.” We think it is important for centre managers/owners to meet regularly with others in a confidential environment where they can collaborate and learn alongside like-minded individuals. This allows for discussion and solution finding with others who are finding the same challenges in the world of ECE. Paula will be presenting a workshop at the ECC Conference, How do you keep your teams energised and engaged? Paula will be sharing some valuable secrets to success on topics such as keeping your teams energised and engaged, building capacity and knowledge within your teams and how are children and team members benefiting from your growth as a leader or owner. Our team specialise in mentoring of leaders, growth in teams capacity to deliver a high quality centre, driving a quality curriculum, business development and management support. With over 100 years of collective experience, we're here to provide comprehensive support, mentoring, and development opportunities for individuals, teams, and centres. About the author Paula Hawkings is the owner of ECE Consultancy Ltd, a group of ECE specialists who support a wide range of ECE operational goals. When you engage with us, you'll meet myself, Tanya, and YoungJu, the friendly faces behind our specialty support programmes tailored for centre owners, managers, teaching teams, and Networking groups in the early childhood education sector. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & CONSENTING 0800 527 337 www. las.co.nz FUNCTIONAL CREATIVITY IN EVERYTHING WE DO July 2024 { 31 }
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