What a busy and productive year it has been! Our PLD Team has worked hard to deliver programmes that strengthen centres with new skills, confidence, and knowledge to support their tamariki....Read More
Upcoming PLD Opportunities 2026 We’re delighted to let you know that the Safeguarding Tamariki and Transition to ECE programmes have been planned and added to Bookwhen for Terms 1 and 2,...Read More
Play ideas for indoors or outdoors for Term 4 A few fun and engaging play ideas to spark curiosity, creativity, and connection for tamariki. Each experience supports learning outcomes from Te...Read More
Messy Play in the Sunshine With the return of warmer weather, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the value of messy play. At Playcentre, this type of play is often more inviting to set up and...Read More
New Operational Model - PLD Options We are excited to be able to offer PLD options around the New Operational Model. Check out our upcoming dates for this term on Bookwhen when you click...Read More
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa A highlight for us this term was bringing together the Playcentre PLD camp held at Aongatete Outdoor Education Lodge in the CNI Region. The weekend...Read More
Kia ora and welcome to more PLD opportunities! We've had a fantastic response to our Centre Whānau PLD for the new Playcentre operational model, with strong engagement from members. It's...Read More
Change is underway! Many centres have signed branch agreements, Kaimahi are in place and being appointed, the Finance Team is well into transitioning finances. The new...Read More
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa The PLD team is excited to be completing some concentrated mahi in the BOP region supporting centres to Connect with te Whenua: build Playcentre whānau...Read More
What a busy year it has been for all of us! The Professional Learning and Development Team has been dedicated to delivering our assigned programmes. Facilitators have imparted new skills and...Read More
