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Effective Planning in ECE

This two part webinar series will teach you how to create individual and group plans. 

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Are you looking to enhance your assessment and planning approach to better support each child’s learning journey? Join Christine Kirkeby as she shares the innovative system her team at Bella Montessori developed—one that’s been highly praised by ERO for its effectiveness in planning for children’s learning without using traditional learning stories.

Presented By

Christine Kirkeby - Registered, experienced teacher, centre owner and mentor (MEd Leadership, BTchLn, Dip T ECE, Aperfield Montessori)

Webinar Duration

Approximately 60 minutes per webinar

Skill Level

Suitable for beginner to experienced educators
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What will you learn?

Session 1:
In this insightful session, Christine will reveal how her team creates Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) that:

✅ Notice, Recognise, and Respond to each child’s learning progression.

✅ Align with the learning outcomes of Te Whāriki.

✅ Utilise team discussions and video observations as primary tools for assessment and planning.

Discover a fresh perspective on documenting learning that’s more reflective, responsive, and child-focused. Christine will walk you through her team’s process, showing how ILPs effectively support personalised learning while simplifying planning.


Session 2:
Discover how Bella Montessori’s planning system, praised by ERO for its impact and innovation, supports both individual and collective learning outcomes. Christine will show you how to:

✅ Combine Individual Learning Goals into dynamic group plans that reflect children’s interests and learning progressions.

✅ Respond to Group Learning Needs while honouring each child’s unique journey.

✅ Use video observations and team discussions to inform and adapt group learning experiences.

This practical session will demonstrate how to maintain a child-centered approach while fostering collaboration, curiosity, and growth within the group. Learn how to create group plans that celebrate each child’s voice and learning style while building a cohesive learning community.

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About the presenter

Christine Kirkeby 

Registered, experienced teacher, centre owner and mentor 

(MEd Leadership, BTchLn, Dip T ECE, Aperfield Montessori)


An experienced educator with a focus on management, leadership, and Montessori education.


Christine is qualified in Montessori education and holds a Master's degree in leadership and education. Three of the four Montessori early learning services that Christine has owned were founded by her.


Christine served as a Senior Adviser for the Ministry of Education, a Review Officer for the Education Review Office, and a mentor (contractor) for Teachers Council. She is a trustee of the Aperfield Montessori Trust, and a board member of a community preschool. Christine also serves as a mentor and coach for new teachers on a voluntary basis.  


“I have worked in early childhood education for more than thirty years and during my visits to many, many early childhood services and I have always come back to Montessori education. I believe it makes perfect sense. Montessori teaching is intentional, children’s learning is purposeful. Children’s independence and learning is promoted. Children learn in a calm, kind and peaceful learning environment. Since children are unable to choose the preschool they attend, it is our responsibility to create the very best learning environment possible.”

What others said about this webinar:

Lots to think about. Some really great ideas that once put in place work well, for tamariki, kaiako and whanau. Love that it covers everything we need to consider in our planning for tamariki, and it's not overwhelming or time consuming.
— ANESIA
Loved this webinar, lots of food for thought and ways to make things more fluid and less time consuming. Our tamariki love looking at their pukapuka throughout their day and provides a lot of kōrero, so I do feel it’s nice to have a paper copy of their learning too.
— SHARON
I found myself reflecting on how often we rush through observations, focusing on what children are doing rather than what they are learning. This webinar reminded me to slow down, watch with purpose, and capture the essence of the moment so that my planning is truly meaningful.  
— RAMANDEEP

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