28 February 2021
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28 February 2021 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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Early learning services at Alert Level 3
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Funding arrangements for early learning services at Alert Level 3
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Business Support
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Supporting staff at Alert Level 3
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Contactless pick-ups of resources in Alert Level 3
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Early learning services at Alert Level 2
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Funding arrangements for early learning services at Alert Level 2
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Business Support
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Supporting staff at Alert Level 2
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23 February 2021
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23 February 2021 COVID-19 Update(external link) |
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23 February 2021
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23 February 2021 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
- Auckland alert level change and face coverings
- Make learning unstoppable
- New rules for quality funded home-based services
- March funding wash-up
- Electronic funding notices
- Changing SMS vendors
- Updating funding contacts
- Minimising food-related choking risks first-aid contribution
- Have your say on the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 Information Sharing Provisions
- Enhanced Induction and Mentoring Programme
- Entries for the 2021 Prime Minister’s Awards are now open
- The second round of applications for the Early Learning Sustainability Fund is now open
- Vaping regulations consultation
- Regional News
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18 February 2021
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18 February 2021 Early Leaening Bulletin(external link) |
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17 February 2021
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17 February 2021 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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People leaving managed isolation
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People keep sending your weekly attendance data
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Funding arrangements – recording absences
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Template letters for your parent and whānau
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15 February 2021
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15 February 2021 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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Early Learning Services remain open at Alert level 3
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Funding arrangements for early learning services at alert level 3
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Supporting staff at alert level 3
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Contactless pick-ups of resources in Alert level 3
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After school programmes
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Who needs to stay away in Alert level 2 regions
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Supporting staff at Alert Level 2
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14 February 2021
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14 February 2021 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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9 February 2021
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9 February 2021 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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Minimising food-related choking risks and vegetable gardens/ fruit trees in early learning services
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Consultation closing soon – tranche one of the early learning regulatory system review
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Summer temperatures – plan to keep children comfortable
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Te Ahu o te Reo Māori registrations now open
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New dual language e-books in Pacific languages – Pasifika Early Literacy Project (PELP)
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Changes to NZ Relay services
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Aotearoa New Zealand’s Histories
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Gifted Awards applications open
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Survey on the stocktake of early learning resources
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28 January 2021
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28 January 2021 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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27 January 2021
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27 January 2021 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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22 January 2021
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22 January 2021 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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COVID-19 in 2021
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Reminder about minimising food-related choking risks in early learning services
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Funding rates for 100% certificated teachers
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Critical dates for the RS7 Return due February 2021
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March ECE funding Wash-up
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Electronic Funding Notices
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Reporting deadline for targeted funding for disadvantage
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Home-Based Visiting Teacher Support Payment
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Playgroup Operational Funding available through the ERS
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Review of the early learning regulatory system consultation
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COVID-19 Urgent Response Fund (URF)
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8 December 2020
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8 December 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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1 December 2020
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1 December 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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New Privacy Act takes effect 1 December
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1 March ECE funding
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2021 Calendar of key dates for ECE funding
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Recording Christmas holiday closures
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Targeted funding for disadvantage reporting deadline
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Discretionary hours reporting requirements
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High-quality early learning education matters
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Teacher recruitment 2021 and NZ border
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Further information on appraisal in early learning services
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Regional News
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24 November 2020
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24 November 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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Gastroenteritis outbreaks
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Privacy Act changes take effect 1 December
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Free Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine
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Appraisal in Early Learning Services
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Targeted funding for disadvantage reporting deadline
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Discretionary situations for parent/whānau-led services - reminder
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RS7 resubmissions
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TeachNZ scholarship programme 2021
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Enhanced Induction and Mentoring Programme
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Supporting New Zealand’s COVID-19 response
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Meeting adult:child ratios
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17 November 2020
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17 November 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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Update on the Statement of National Education and Learning Priorities (NELP)
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Face covering on public transport
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RFP on cultural capability
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Playground equipment safety alert – Springer ride ons
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Negative wash-up reimbursement process - reminder
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Regional News
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13 November 2020
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13 November 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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12 November 2020
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12 November 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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10 November 2020
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10 November 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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Teacher recruitment
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Pay equity claim raised in early learning sector
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Fire safety and conserving water
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Te Ahu o te Reo Māori – National Delivery 2021
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Healthy Active Learning Evaluation
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3 November 2020
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3 November 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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Upcoming legislative changes to vaping
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Friendly Funding Reminders
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EAP services for Auckland workforce wellbeing update
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Publication of online oral language resource, Talking together, Te kōrerorero
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Norovirus outbreaks multiply in Auckland’s early learning services
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Early Learning Payment and Guaranteed Childcare Assistance Payment
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Regional News
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27 October 2020
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27 October 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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15 March 2019 Christchurch lockdown review outcomes
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COVID-19 checklist for urgent service closures
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Learning Support Satisfaction Survey
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Royal Commission into Historic Abuse in Care
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Stick to cold drinks while working with children
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Sun Safety
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20 October 2020
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20 October 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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Pacific Education Innovation and Support Funds: application closing dates
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Early Learning Sustainability Fund – applications close end of October
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Reallocation of funding to bolster domestic teacher recruitment
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Update on COVID-19 for our NZ Pacific community
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100% Certificated Teachers Funding Rates
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Funding reminders – November payment
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Electronic funding advice notices
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Privacy Act changes may affect your ECE
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Childcare Assistance – information from the Ministry of Social Development
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New Curriculum Lead positions advertised
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Hazard Management – children’s fingers
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Action Plan for Pacific Education
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5 October 2020
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5 October 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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Key messages from the Prime Minister’s announcement
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Visiting teacher support payment
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10 things to know about Alert Level 1
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Review of the early learning regulatory system underway
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RS7 Return update
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Financial Reporting Overdue
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Reminder: applications are open for the Early Learning Sustainability Fund
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Tools to support formative assessment and teaching practice
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When & how to report incidents to WorkSafe
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Copies of the Action Plan for Pacific Education available now
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Learning together/ Te ako ngātahi
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21 September 2020
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21 September 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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Key messages from the Prime Minister’s COVID-19 announcement
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10 things you need to know about Alert Level 1
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Letter templates for parents and caregivers
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Updates to ECE Funding Handbook
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Funding reminders
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New Zealand Sign Language week
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Next digital Education Gazette
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14 September 2020
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14 September 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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Prime Minister’s announcement on Alert Levels
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Reminder — 10 things you need to know about Alert Level 2
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Early Learning Sustainability Fund
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Navigating a sea of information safely
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Eligibility for free COVID-19 diagnosis, testing & treatment
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Day 12 testing for close contacts
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Curriculum wellbeing leads
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Changes to conditions for entry into New Zealand
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10 September 2020
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10 September 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2020 | Māori Language Week 2020
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Learning Support Study Awards
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He Pikorua now live – new practice framework for learning support
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ShakeOut 2020
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Free Apple (PLS) workshops for ECE teachers
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8 September 2020
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8 September 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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2019 Complaints and Incidents Report now available
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Weekly attendance information really matters!
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New website for employment, education and training services
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Replacement of Te Kete Ipurangi (TKI)
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Government e-bike scheme
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4 September 2020
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4 September 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
- Cabinet decision on COVID Alert Levels
- More about the Urgent Response Fund
- Caring for communities
- Mental wellbeing for your community
- Call for Engaging Priority Families providers
- Call for supported playgroup proposals
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1 September 2020
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1 September 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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28 August 2020
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28 August 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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27 August 2020
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27 August 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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Face coverings update
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FAQs -Face coverings in education settings
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Childcare Assistance — information from MSD
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Returning to early learning
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Letter template for parents — Auckland
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Letter template for parents — remainder of New Zealand
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Funding updates
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25 August 2020
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25 August 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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24 August 2020
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24 August 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
- Alert Level 2: Health and Safety
- What has changed?
- Alert Level 2: Managing the impact of reduced attendance rates
- Alert Level 2: Information for early learning services
- Alert Level 2: Specific information for certificated playgroups
- Letter template for parents (Auckland)
- Letter template for parents (all of NZ except Auckland)
- Resource kits
- Home Learning TV
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21 August 2020
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21 August 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
- COVID-19 Resurgence Wage Subsidy
- COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Extension
- Dangerous rumour circulating once more
- Negative wash up reimbursement process
- Auckland travel exemptions
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19 August 2020
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19 August 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
- Urgent Response Fund
- 'Close' and 'casual' contacts
- If a confirmed case is linked to your service
- Advice for parents and your community
- Resources for COVID-19 support
- COVID-19 and wellbeing
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18 August 2020
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18 August 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
- Auckland entry/exit exemptions
- Resource kits for early learning services
- Looking after your teachers
- Clarity around COVID-19 test and treatment
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15 August 2020
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15 August 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
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Public health measures for Alert Levels 2 and 3
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Managing the impact of reduced attendance rates
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Alert Level 2 information for licensed early learning services
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Alert Level 3 information for licensed early learning services and playgroups
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Face coverings
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Distance learning
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Taking the temperature of children and staff when they arrive
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Supporting staff
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14 August 2020
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14 August 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
- Message from the Secretary of Education
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13 August 2020
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13 August 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link) |
- Funding arrangements
- Charging parent fees at Alert Level 3
- Contact tracing
- If there are cases connected with your early learning service
- Face covering
- Quick link to our full COVID-19 guidance and parent information
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12 August 2020
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12 August 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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Responding to COVID-19 changes in alert levels:
- Auckland region (Alert Level 3)
- All of New Zealand excluding Auckland region (Alert Level 2)
- Masks
- QR code posters
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11 August 2020
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11 August 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- Preparing for a resurgence of COVID-19
- Reform of the Tomorrow's Schools system in the COVID-19 context
- 2020 ECE Census
- Teaching Council — Hapori Matatū / endorsements / sharing information
- Apply for gifted learners awards
- Injuries & incidents procedure updates
- EC1/EC8 application forms now online
- Two updated inclusive education guides
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4 August 2020
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4 August 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- QR entrance codes
- Applications for Urgent Response Fund
- Negative wash-ups
- ECE financial reporting due
- Engaging Priority Families (EPF)
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28 July 2020
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28 July 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- Education Training Bill soon to be law
- Home-based updates
- 50% ECE qualification requirements
- Person responsible counts towards ratio requirements
- COVID-19 Testing
- Responding to new COVID-19 cases
- ECE Remuneration Survey
- Māori Education Strategies
- Fund for Māori storytelling
- Action Plan for Pacific Education 2020-2030
- Learning Support Satisfaction Survey
- Learning Support Study Awards
- ShakeOut 2020
- New WorkSafe induction video
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3 July 2020
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3 July 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- 2020 Wellbeing Budget Package
- Bulletin update
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30 June
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30 June 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- Home Learning | Papa Kāinga TV ends Friday 3 July
- Border exemption requests
- Online privacy course
- ECE & RS61 Returns due July 15
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25 June
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25 June 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- Revised guidance on testing for COVID-19
- How to respond to cases in your community
- 'Getting Through Together' resources
- Netsafe Live PLD
- 2020 PM Education Excellence Awards cancelled
- Making sure you have the correct ratios
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23 June
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23 June 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- COVID-19: Cases linked to your service
- Funding Handbook update
- Standardised Learning Support Register (sLSR)
- Reminder about flu vaccinations
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16 June
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16 June 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- Two new cases announced today
- 1 July funding reminders
- Increased funding for certificated playgroups
- Proposed amendments to Education and Training Bill
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11 June
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11 June 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- More on the 100% funding band
- Home Learning | Papa Kāinga TV
- Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora will end
- New COVID-19 website
- Financial reporting for multiple licences
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8 June
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8 June 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- Alert Level 1 guidance
- QR code posters
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4 June
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4 June 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- Alert Level 1 guidance
- 2020 ECE Census
- Talanoa Ako app
- Financial reporting extended to 31 August
- Childcare assistance payments
- Staff flu vouchers still available
- ‘Keep it Real Online’ campaign
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2 June
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2 June 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- Illnesses versus allergies
- Increase in gathering size
- Discretionary hours continue at 60 hours
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28 May
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28 May 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- Gathering size increase
- Budget 2020: improving teacher pay
- QR codes for early learning services
- RS7 Return update
- Financial reporting requirements for 2019
- Hand sanitiser – last orders by 10 June
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26 May
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26 May 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- Funding update
- Identifying and reporting family harm
- Contact tracing apps
- COVID-19 information for disabled people and their whānau
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21 May
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21 May 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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- NZ COVID Tracer App
- Taking the temperature of children/staff
- Budget 2020: education and care
- Minimum salaries for certificated teachers
- Level 2 staffing survey
- Weekly attendance data collection
- Kindness for Kaiako
- Online learning resources
- New children's song resource
- Preparing for the 2020 ECE Census
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20 May
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20 May 2020 Early Learning Bulletin(external link)
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19 May
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Special Edition 19 May 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)(external link)
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- Budget 2020: 100% funding band restored
- Wellbeing webinar
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15 May
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Special Edition 15 May 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)(external link)
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- Alert Level 2 teaching/learning - guidance for leaders
- Wellbeing webinars
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14 May
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Special Edition 14 May 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)(external link)
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- Budget 2020: Kōhanga reo
- Early learning attendance & engagement
- Alert Level 2 advice for parents & whānau
- Wellbeing webinars
- Alert Level 2 guidance documents updates
- Attendance data now weekly
- Alert Level 2 licensing activity
- Flu vaccinations and reimbursement
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12 May
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Special Edition 12 May 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)(external link)
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- Early learning attendance & engagement
- Welcoming teachers and children back
- Minister’s pre budget announcement
- Resource kits
- Informal playgroups
- Ministry of Social Development update
- Alert Level 2 guidance documents updates
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11 May
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Special Edition 11 May 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)(external link)
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- Announcement on Alert Level 2
- Response to initial questions on Alert Level 2
- WorkSafe information for Alert Level 2
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8 May
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Special Edition 8 May 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)(external link)
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- Update on the Childcare Subsidy
- Ministry funded flu vaccination vouchers available
- Alert Level 2 guidance documents
- Home Learning TV extended
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7 May
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Special Edition 7 May 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)
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- Key messages from the Prime Minister
- Welcoming staff and children back
- Public Health Statement for the Education Sector
- Alert Level 2 for early learning services
- Alert Level 2 funding
- Guidance on staff matters
- COVID-19 Leave Support Scheme
- Learning Support
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5 May
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Special Edition 5 May 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)(external link)
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- Planning for Alert Level 2
- Services looking to open soon
- Hand sanitiser update
- Covid-19 On-site Student Log not required
- Childcare for essential workers initiative
- Distance learning supports
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1 May
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Special Edition 1 May 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)
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- Planning for Alert Level 2
- Daily COVID-19 check-in process
- Warrant of Fitness for buildings
- New enrolment agreement forms not required
- Hand sanitiser use, storage, delivery
- Good employment practice
- Playgroups
- Interview with a teacher
- Letter template for your community
- Next digital Education Gazette
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28 April
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Special Edition 28 April 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)
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- Ministry-funded flu vaccinations
- Adults and staff movement
- Alert Level 3 guidance now online
- Updates from MSD
- Update on hand sanitiser
- Learning Support
- Update on changing hours of operation
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24 April
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Special Edition 24 April 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)
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- Change of operating hours during Alert Level 3
- Changes to the Regulations to respond to COVID-19
- Alert Level 3 Checklist
- Combining services on a single site
- Recording who attends
- First Aid qualifications
- Children with Learning Support Needs at Alert Level 3
- Further advice on the operation of your service
- Teacher only days
- Study awards for further study in TESSOL
- Site poster for parents and visitors
- Sparklers at Home wellbeing toolkit
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23 April
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Special Edition 23 April 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)
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- Advice on the operation of your service
- Childcare assistance - information from MSD
- Update on date for supply of hand sanitiser
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22 April
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Special Edition 22 April 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)
|
- ECE operational funding FAQs
- Supporting your staff
- Home learning kits for children
- Bubble size clarification
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21 April
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Special Edition 21 April 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)
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- Control measures to deliver COVID-19 strategies
- Accessing hand sanitiser
- Site preparation update
- Watching home learning | Papa Kāinga TV
- Childcare payment for essential worker childcare providers
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20 April
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Special Edition 20 April 2020 - COVID-19 update(external link)
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- Preparations for moving into Alert Level 3
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17 April
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Special Edition 17 April 2020 - COVID-19 update (external link)
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- What Alert 3 could look like for schools and early learning services reopening – Director-General of Health’s message
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16 April
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Special Edition 16 April 2020 - COVID-19 update (external link)
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- What Alert 3 could look like for NZ – Prime Minister’s message
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14 April
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Special Edition 14 April 2020 - COVID-19 update (external link)
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- Support and resources for learning from home
|
9 April
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Special Edition 9 April 2020 - COVID-19 update (external link)
|
- Timeline for Alert Level decisions
- Cyber safety, emergency phone numbers, FAQs available
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7 April
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Special Edition 7 April 2020 - COVID-19 update (external link)
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- If children are due to enrol in school
- COVID-19 wage subsidy – more on who makes the claim for relief workers
- Great stories from services connecting with homes
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2 April
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Special Edition 2 April 2020 - COVID-19 update (external link)
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- Wellbeing + welfare support during Alert 4
- MSD childcare subsidy no longer available
- Visiting teachers and completing license applications not possible in Alert Level 4
- Visiting a service to feed pets
- Rent and parent fees
- Legal advice for businesses
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30 March
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Special Edition 30 March 2020 – COVID-19 and employment relationships (external link)
|
- ECE funding subsidy paid as usual
- COVID-19 wage subsidy details
- Term break doesn’t affect early learning services
- Employment matters, annual leave, disputes
- Parent fees
- Private home-based care arrangements
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28 March
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Special Edition 28 March 2020 – COVID-19 update (external link)
|
- COVID-19 wage subsidy – who makes the claim for relief workers
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27 March
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Special Edition 27 March 2020 – COVID-19 update (external link)
|
- COVID-19 info videos available in other languages
- In-home care arrangements for essential/non-essential workers
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26 March
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Special Edition 26 March 2020 – COVID-19 update (external link)
|
- Key dates March-April
- Key Alert 4 principles
- COVID-19 wage subsidy
- Education Secretary’s new powers
- Websites for COVID-19 info
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25 March
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Special Edition 25 March 2020 – COVID-19 update (external link) (external link)
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- Provision of childcare for essential workers
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24 March
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Special Edition 24 March 2020 – COVID-19 update following Government lockdown announcement (external link)
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- Parent fees
- ECE funding subsidy details
- COVID-19 wage subsidy details
- Self-isolating groups and good hygiene
|
23 March
|
Special Edition 23 March 2020 – Moving to Alert Level 3 and then Level 4 (external link)
|
- Prime Minister announces a move from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 3 then 4
- Letter to send to your community
|
21 March
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Special Edition 21 March 2020 – COVID-19 update (external link)
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- Principles of Alert Level 2: non-essential travel, people aged 70+, people with compromised immune systems
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20 March
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Special Edition 20 March 2020 – COVID-19 update (external link)
|
- Keep children in a regular routine
- Cleaning guidelines
- What if services close?
|
19 March
|
Special Edition 19 March 2020 – COVID-19 update (external link)
|
- Rules on gatherings do not apply to early learning services
- Case of COVID-19 in a school
- Procedure for closing a school/service
- When is ‘sick’, sick?
- Letter for your community
|
17 March
|
Special Edition 17 March 2020 – COVID-19 update and FAQs (external link)
|
- $12.1b Economic Response package
- Self-isolation requirements for arrivals to NZ
- Current ECE regulations continue
|
12 March
|
Special Edition 12 March 2020 – Coronavirus update (external link)
|
- COVID-19 classified a pandemic
- How to talk to children about COVID-19
- Letter for your community
|
6 March
|
Special Edition 6 March 2020 – Coronavirus update (external link)
|
- Fourth confirmed case linked to NZ schools
- Misinformation on social media
- Ministry of Health’s comprehensive pandemic plan
- Seek medical attention if you are sick
- Support for victims of racial abuse
- Letter for your community
|
5 March #2
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Special Edition 5 March 2020 – Case 3 COVID-19 announced today (external link)
|
- Schools and services still open
- WHO update on COVID-19
- Good hygiene
|
5 March #1
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Special Edition 5 March 2020 – COVID-19 update (external link)
|
- Third COVID-19 case linked to NZ schools
|
3 March
|
Special Edition 3 March 2020 – COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) update (external link)
|
- Travelling advice
- Good hygiene tips for children
|
18 February
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Special Edition 18 February 2020 – Novel coronavirus update (external link)
|
- Border restrictions
- Links to support organisations for victims of abuse
|
5 February
|
Special Edition 5 February 2020 – Further information regarding the novel coronavirus (external link)
|
- Health guidance updates
- How to deal with racist behaviour
- Student visas
|
31 January
|
Special Edition 31 January 2020 – Updated advice on Novel coronavirus (external link)
|
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27 January
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Special Edition 27 January 2020 – Coronavirus message from the Education Secretary (external link)
|
- COVID-19 evolving internationally
- Specific nature of the virus unclear
- Those who may have been exposed or have symptoms should self-isolate
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