FROM THE Editor Kia ora koutou The above whakataukī represents the importance of community and collaboration and is a pertinent reminder of the great work the ECE sector can do if we work together to ensure our tamariki are at the forefront of any future changes in the sector, ensuring our tamariki thrive in our diverse learning environments. This is my last issue as editor of Swings and Roundabouts. As Sue Kurtovich shares on page 12 the magazine started off as a newsletter to allow the Early Childhood Council (ECC) to communicate with their members from around 1992. Over time the newsletter, then magazine, evolved with a variety of editors. As well as being editor I have also held a variety of roles, from working at the ECC head office providing content and editing for Manager Matters, the ECC online e-newsletter for members, to member enquires, event coordination and then returning to teaching and leading teams – during this time of teaching I stayed on as editor. Over the many years of working as a teacher and within a variety of ECE services I have come to the conclusion that those working in ECE despite the various rhetoric we hear in the media all want the best for our tamariki. The ECC e-newsletter for members, Manager Matters, is also evolving and will be part of the new online Swings and Roundabouts. This digital format will still cater for ECC members with a members-only section as well as news and articles for non-members similar to the printed magazine but now delivered in a more timely and relevant monthly format. Find out more on page 10. Sue Kurtovich has the last word When less is more on page 14, an opinion piece about regulation and compliance. There is nothing like being there in person to really enjoy and learn from an experience. We can watch all we want about Florence for example on our screens, but going there, meeting the people, eating the food is how we become more intimate with a place, our learning more tactile and memorable, not unlike going to an in-person learning experience. There are plenty of online webinars which are fit-for-purpose allowing flexibility in time and ease but going to a conference and taking the time to chat with others, listen to presentations in person allows for networking, the sharing of ideas from those similar and different to yourself and a feeling that you are not alone but part of a community with shared values. If you haven’t registered yet for the upcoming ECC conference go to page 22 to find out more and register online at ecc-conference.info. Talking about values – Tiffany and Phil Smith share from page 32 a simple process for both individuals and centres to define their values so to reconnect with what truly matters, both personally and professionally. This is a bumper issue with plenty to read - be inspired by a centre who shares their journey, plus articles on oral language and literacy, physical movement, sensory play and negotiation. Enjoy! Kia tau te rangimarie Trudi Sutcliffe Editor Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi. With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive. Protecting over 1500 childcare centres childproof.co.nz 0800 765 429 AJGNZ1341B July 2024 { 7 }
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