Third Update from the ECE Taskforce
The second update from the ECE Taskforce was released on 14 March 2011.
ECE Taskforce: Update 14 March 2011
Kia ora koutou! This is the third update on the work of the ECE Taskforce. The Taskforce is committed to being open and transparent and we are keen to hear your feedback and thoughts on Early Childhood Education (ECE) in New Zealand.
Progress to date
The Taskforce met twice in February. We discussed the key aspects of ECE in NZ we would like to see evolve in the sector over the next 3-5 years. Our final report to Government is now taking shape and has been supported by the vast number of submissions we received.
The submissions and comments we received from the public have been highly valuable to our work. The majority of submissions have supported our discussions and visions for ECE to date which is a great sign. We would like to thank all those who took the time to share their feedback, knowledge and experience with us.
A summary of submissions to the ECE Taskforce and the minutes from our December meeting are now available on this website, in the Essential Reading section http://www.taskforce.ece.govt.nz/essential-reading/.
The Essential Reading section also contains a series of background papers that were prepared for us by the Taskforce Secretariat (located in the Ministry of Education). Additional relevant documents are regularly being added to this section so keep your eye out for new material.
We are still interested in hearing from you. Although the formal submission process closed on 31 January 2011, see the ‘Get Involved’ section below to see how you can still share your thoughts and feedback with us.
Our work is now moving on to thinking about the final details of our report. We have another meeting set for March 2011.
Find us online
On this website: http://www.taskforce.ece.govt.nz as well as a Facebook page (ECE Taskforce NZ), where you can share your feedback with us by simply commenting on the profile page.
The website has information about the Taskforce including the formal terms of reference, reference documents, links to media releases and information on how the public can get involved. The Essential Reading page contains documents relevant to our work.
Get involved
We are still interested in hearing from you on any topic relevant to our work. Your feedback can be made by:
• leaving a message on the comments section of the ECE Taskforce website http://www.taskforce.ece.govt.nz/get-involved/ or
• joining and commenting on the ECE Taskforce Facebook page – ECE Taskforce NZ.
The Taskforce report is due to Government around the end of March.
How to subscribe to Taskforce updates
Register to receive regular updates from the ECE Taskforce by emailing ece.taskforce@minedu.govt.nz
Second Update from the ECE Taskforce
The second update from the ECE Taskforce was released on 23 December 2010.
ECE Taskforce: Update 23 December 2010
Kia ora koutou! This is the second update on the work of the ECE Taskforce. The Taskforce is committed to being open and transparent and we are keen for feedback and thoughts from you on Early Childhood Education (ECE) in New Zealand.
Progress to date
The Taskforce met for the third time in December. We talked about how we would like to see the ECE sector evolve over the next 3-5 years. We imagine a highly professional, innovative and collaborative sector. Minutes from our November meetings are now available on this website, in the Essential Reading section http://www.taskforce.ece.govt.nz/essential-reading/.
The Essential Reading section also contains a series of background papers that were prepared for us by the Taskforce Secretariat (located in the Ministry of Education). More relevant documents are regularly being added to this section so keep your eye out for new material.
We have received a number of submissions and comments from the public. This information is highly valuable to our work. We encourage you to be a part of this process. Please provide your thoughts, no matter how informal and remember, submissions close on 31 January 2011. Details on how to let us share your feedback with us can be found below under the ‘Get Involved’ title.
Our work is now moving on to thinking about the content of our report. Further meetings are set for February 2011.
Find us online
You can share your feedback with us on this website in the comments section: http://www.taskforce.ece.govt.nz/comments/ or you can simply leave a comment on the ECE Taskforce Facebook page (ECE Taskforce NZ).
This website has information about the Taskforce including the formal terms of reference, reference documents, links to media releases and information on how the public can get involved. The Essential Reading page contains documents relevant to our work.
Get involved
We are interested in hearing from you on any topic relevant to our work. Your submission can be formal or informal and can be made by:
• emailing the Taskforce mailbox: ece.taskforce@minedu.govt.nz
• leaving a message on the comments section of this website: http://www.taskforce.ece.govt.nz/comments/
• joining and commenting on the ECE Taskforce Facebook page – ECE Taskforce NZ.
While you may comment on any aspect of ECE that you wish to, the Taskforce is particularly interested in hearing your answers to the following questions:
1. What is the most important issue facing ECE at the moment?
2. What do you value most about ECE?
3. What are the key barriers to you accessing ECE?
We welcome all submissions, which close on 31 January 2011. Please let us know if you want your submission to remain confidential to the Taskforce.
The Taskforce report is due to Government in March 2011.
How to subscribe to Taskforce updates
Register to receive regular updates from the ECE Taskforce by emailing ece.taskforce@minedu.govt.nz
