Links

The following sites have been linked to the New Zealand Homebased ECE Assn website, to provide ready access to useful additional information for providers of early childhood education and care. Simply click on the site you wish to access

Government Organisations

Website Information
www.minedu.govt.nz Ministry of Education.
A comprehensive access point to all MOE information and services.
www.ero.govt.nz Education Review Office.
Early Childhood Service Accountability Review Reports on line.
www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz The New Zealand Teachers Council
website provides:
* information about the process of Teacher Registration (teacher licensing in New Zealand)
* an online register of teachers with a current practising certificate
* access to application forms.
www.nzqa.govt.nz New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Provides current information about NZQA services, including course approval and training provider registration details.
www.workandincome.govt.nz Work and Income.
Whether you're an employer or self-employed, we've got the answers to all your burning questions about ACC cover and levies. What do I have to do? What do I have to pay? How can I make my workplace safer? What happens when an injury occurs? It's all covered here - along with special information for tax agents and business advisors.
www.acc.co.nz ACC.
Work & Income administers a number of benefits, grants and superannuation on behalf of the Government. Income support is provided to people who require temporary assistance, or additional income to supplement their earnings. Ph: 0800 559 009

Other Useful Links

Website Information
www.brainwave.org.nz Brainwave Trust.
Brainwave's website contains valuable science-based information on infant brain development and the vital importance of the first three years of a child's life. Experiences in these early years have a great impact on how a child will develop - to find out more visit our site. Ph: 0800 272 469
www.parentsinc.org.nz Parents Inc.
A not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making life better for parents and their kids. We offer a wide range of programmes to encourage and support parents. These include Hot Tips seminars on parenting and relationships, Toolbox small-group parenting programmes, Attitude high school programmes, resources and publications.
www.tlri.org.nz Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI).
TLRI seeks to bring together practice and research to improve learning outcomes.
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