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 creating a valuable space where our community can come together to navigate the transition process into a new way of working —supported by a dedicated PLD facilitator. 

If you haven’t signed up yet, check out the link below. Some programmes are already underway, but you’re more than welcome to join a group that’s just starting or about to begin. 

 Change is underway!   

Many centres have signed branch agreements, Kaimahi are in place and be appointed, the Finance Team is well into transiitoning finances.  The new operational model also means a shift in practice for centre whānau, and the PLD team is offering a PLD programme for centre whānau to help you navigate into a new way of working.   

We’ll help unpack the foundation of the change and support leaders in your centre to lead the change in practice within your centre.  Some of the topics we’ll cover: 

  • What is the role of parents and whānau now? 
  • What does decision making look like now?  What about meetings?  
  • How will office holder roles change? 

The programme includes six sessions (details below) approx 1-1.5 hours each.  We would love for every Playcentre to nominate at least two centre whānau to be involved in the PLD, and more are welcome.  You can tag team if needed.  Where possible, we encourage you to participate in local regional opportunities so that you can connect with and support others in your hapori; however, we also have national opportunities available as well so that it is accessible to all. 

Register your interest: https://www.playcentre.org.nz/learnwithus/playcentre-professional-learning-and-development/new-operational-model-pld/ 

Upcoming PLD Opportunities 2025 – Other online self-directed learning 

https://www.playcentre.org.nz/learnwithus/upcoming-programmes/ 

If you have any PLD questions, please contact  

Karina Hart | Professional Learning and Development Lead [email protected] 027 880 5378