Policy Templates and Guides
ECE Policies: What’s Required, What’s Optional, and What’s Just Paperwork
Learn the difference between the documentation ECE services are required to have and the policies they often write unnecessarily. Service leaders will benefit from understanding…
Preventing Children Escaping, Leaving or Being Lost Policy
This policy outlines actions to take if a child cannot be located immediately - and the systems, responsibilities, and procedures to prevent children from: leaving…
ECE Licensing Reforms Take Effect – What’s Changed
New licensing criteria for early childhood education (ECE) services have now taken effect. Sector experts say the update is a missed opportunity to improve safety…
Tips on How to Write Good Policies for Your ECE Service
How to write a policy on anything or topic for your early childhood service. What needs to be included in a written policy. Answers to…
Child Protection Policy: Kaupapa Here Tiaki Tamariki
Updated April 2026 with the latest regulatory requirements. A strong child protection policy isn’t just about meeting licensing standards - it’s a core safeguard for…
Social Media Policy for ECE Services: Kaupapa Here mō ngā Pae Pāpāho Pāpori
We provide a policy template as well as highlighting the main issues for your team to discuss and ensure your policy is practical, protective and…
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- Employer Guides & Employment Issues
- Financial Management and Records
- Health and Safety Management
- Child Protection
- Evaluation, Self-Review, & Team Work
- Parent Forms and Complaint Handling
- GMA: Governance, Management, Adminstration
- Advertising and Marketing / Promotion
- Premises, Facilities, Layout & Space
- Establishing a New Service: Views
- Learnings from Serious Incidents





