Early childhood education groups

Early childhood education sector groups

We report on issues of interest arising from the meetings of these groups via our newsletter, Member Update. Members can read notes from these meetings on the report back page.

Early Childhood Advisory Committee (ECAC)

To foster a relationship between Government and the ECE sector to share information, provide feedback on policy proposals, identify strategic challenges and opportunities, and achieve common goals. See more on the Ministry of Education website.

ECAC Subgroup on Amendment to criteria

To consider changes to licensing criteria arising from choking risks in early learning services.

Early Childhood Education Advisory Group

To provide the Teaching Council with advice in respect of any of the Council’s role or responsibilities relating to teachers, students and others in the field of ECE.

ERO External Stakeholder Group

To allow ERO to share information and engage with key stakeholder about ERO's methodology developments and changes.