ECC 1-036

Changes to the Licensing Criteria

This webinar clearly outlines the recent changes to the licensing criteria and what your centre will need to do differently.

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Price: $40 for ECC Members, $120 for non-members
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Licensing Criteria

This webinar explores the key differences between the existing Licensing Criteria for Early Childhood Education and Care Services and the 2025 Amendment Criteria, effective from 20 April 2026.

Presented By

Simon Laube

Webinar Duration

Approximately 60 minutes

Who is this webinar for?

ECE centre managers and those responsible for updating centre policies

What will you learn?

Participants will examine shifts in expectations, new compliance requirements, and areas of increased focus. The session will highlight what providers must pay attention to, including operational practices and documentation standards.

We will help you:

  1. Identify the major changes between the current Licensing Criteria and the 2025 Amendment Criteria, including implications for service delivery.
  2. Develop an overview for the necessary reviewing and updating of centre policies to ensure compliance with the amended criteria by April 2026.
Certificate of completion provided
for your professional learning records
About the Presenter

Simon Laube 

CEO - Early Childhood Council

Simon Laube has been Chief Executive of the Early Childhood Council (ECC) since 2021. He brings extensive experience in public policy and education, having previously held senior roles at the Ministry of Education in areas such as early childhood policy, charter schools, and the NCEA review.

He also served on secondment to the Office of the Minister of Education and the Ministry of Health.

Simon holds an Executive Master’s in Public Administration as well as degrees in Law and Political Studies. At ECC, he is focused on strengthening the voice of members, advocating for high-quality early childhood education, and supporting providers to deliver better outcomes for children and families across New Zealand.

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