A-1 Masterclass

ECE Funding Basics

Get a clear, practical understanding of how the ECE funding system works, from the different types of funding available to when and how payments are made.
Led by Sue Kurtovich, one of NZ’s most trusted experts in early childhood funding, compliance, and governance
This module is $59 per person or purchase all 10 for $549 
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This is a self-paced module, learn on-demand anytime, from any device. 

Are you up to date with the NZ ECE  funding system? 

Get confident with the how, what, and when of New Zealand’s ECE funding system. In this introductory module, you'll develop a practical understanding of the types of funding available, how payments work, and what all those “advances” and “wash-ups” really mean. Developed with Sue Kurtovich, this session is the essential first step in our ECE Admin Masterclass.

Who is this for?

Essential information for anyone in an administration or management role in an NZ early childhood education service.

Learning Time

This self-paced module is approximately 1 hour of learning time.

Skill Level

Suitable for beginner to experienced ECE administrators, managers and owners. 

What will you learn?

  • Introduction to the NZ ECE funding system
  • The different types of funding available
  • When and how funding is paid
  • What advances and wash-ups mean and how to plan around them
  • Tips and examples from the ECE Funding Handbook, with key sections included as PDFs
Certificate of completion provided
for your professional learning records
A must do for all administrators

Admin Masterclass

Bundle description.
The ECE Admin Masterclass is your step-by-step guide to mastering the practical side of running an early learning service.

From funding and financials to compliance, paperwork, and records, this course covers the essential admin knowledge every centre needs behind the scenes.

Register for all 10 modules in one payment. Entirely self-paced, learn in your own time, from any device.
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Sue Kurtovich

Early Childhood Management Consultant
Expert advice, support and mentoring for ECE centre owners, boards, and managers.
  • Specialist in early childhood education (ECE) centre administration and management
  • Over 30 years of sector experience
  • Extensive knowledge of the ECE regulatory environment
  • Strong policy and advocacy background
  • Confident and competent public speaker
  • Developer, designer and presenter of professional learning and development programmes
  • Former childcare centre owner, manager and administrator - 15 years
  • Former President of the largest representative body of licensed early childhood education centres in New Zealand, the Early Childhood Council (ECC) and Chief Executive - 12 years
  • Advisor, Life Member and Patron of the Early Childhood Council

What others said about this Masterclass:

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— Grace Walsh
Utimate training school makes it really simple for people to reach their full potential and deliver their message in a practical way.
— Grace Walsh
Utimate training school makes it really simple for people to reach their full potential and deliver their message in a practical way.
— Grace Walsh

Inspire Your Team

If you would like to purchase this module for another person or perhaps a group of people, register them here! 

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