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For ECE Leaders and Educators

It’s time to challenge the status quo, think outside the square, and embrace new possibilities for how we plan and document children’s learning.
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27 March 2026 | The Sorrento, Auckland
Brought to you by ECE Learning Unlimited & Kebudel

Reset. Refocus. Re-energise

The ECE Reset is a live, in-person event designed to reset, refocus, and re-energise your approach to planning and assessment in early childhood education - helping you teach and document with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Across two powerful sessions, you’ll explore bold new perspectives, discover fresh tools and strategies, and connect with colleagues who are ready to transform how planning and documentation supports real learning for children.

Your Presenters:

An inspiring line-up of internationally recognised ECE thought leaders:

Anthony Semann  

Semann & Slattery
(Australia)

Kelly Goodsir

KG Learning
(Australia)

Stephanie Bennett

 The Curiosity Approach
(United Kingdom)

Kimberley Crisp

The Heart School
(NEW ZEaLAND)

Adrienne Thomson

Magic Garden
(New ZEALAND)

Barbara Watson

Inspired ECE
(New Zealand)

Bridgit Williams

Inspired ECE
 (NEW ZEaLAND)

Together, they will challenge your thinking, spark new ideas, and guide you towards more meaningful, joyful, and impactful documentation practices.

Day Session

9:00am – 3:00pm, includes morning tea and lunch

Refocus and refresh your planning practices, moving beyond compliance and rediscovering the joy of documentation.
  • Stephanie Bennett - The Curiosity Approach
  • Adrienne Thompson - Magic Garden 
  • Kelly Goodsir - KG Learning 
  • Barbara Watson & Bridgit Williams - InspirED ECE 
DAY SESSION ONLY - SOLD OUT! 
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Evening Session

4:00pm – 8:00pm, includes dinner

Shift the lens to the heart of teaching and learning with creative, holistic, and Reggio-inspired approaches.
  • Kimberley Crisp
  • Anthony Semann - Semann & Slattery
  • Stephanie Bennett - Curiosity 
  • Barbara Watson & Bridgit Williams - InspirED ECE 
SOLD OUT

Join one session—or supercharge your professional growth by attending both. 

Gather your team for an inspiring Friday evening of connection and growth! Share a delicious dinner, unwind after a busy week, and enjoy meaningful conversations with fellow ECE whānau. It’s the perfect mix of learning, laughter, and community – a chance to connect, recharge, and take fresh ideas back to your centre.
Partnering with The ECE Reset to support the growth and development of
ECE teachers and leaders across New Zealand. 
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Safety Nest provides simple, smart health and safety compliance software for New Zealand schools and early learning centres. By reducing admin and keeping compliance covered, Safety Nest helps education teams stay focused on what matters most — supporting learners to thrive.

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Starex design and craft the most innovative, functional, and beautiful early learning furniture on the market. With over four-decades of experience, the Starex team provide early learning centres in New Zealand and Australia with purpose-built furniture which lasts generations. From our core-range to special bespoke pieces, our team can do it all and we’d love to help you refresh or fit-out your spaces in the future.
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New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) has over 40 years’ experience delivering internationally recognised early childhood education qualifications. With flexible study options and strong pathways into teaching, NZTC supports educators to build confident, meaningful careers in ECE.


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MTA celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026. That’s four decades of supporting educators right across New Zealand. With an extensive range of over 20,000 resources, we’ve got you covered across all subject areas and developmental stages. From art and craft supplies to literacy, outdoor and active play, early years science, children’s furniture, and much more. We take pride in providing quality-assured resources backed by a 12-month warranty, so you can focus on what matters most: inspiring young minds.
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Nurture Kids is a locally owned and operated business established in 2017 by owners Frith Griggs and Kristin Burns.
We are parents with extensive backgrounds in the food service industry, and we are driven by quality and integrity.
As parents, we understand how important it is that our children have good nutrition to learn and play.
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Committed to affordability and quality, Juniorlogs continuously refines its offerings by actively incorporating user feedback. This ensures the system remains functional, up-to-date, and equipped with new features to meet the evolving needs of early childhood education providers.

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ChildCare Funders was founded 14 years ago by two finance guys, Matt and Laurie. They’d seen first-hand how many ECE centres really struggled with cashflow between Ministry funding rounds — especially during those quieter months. So they created a simple, flexible funding solution that helps centres get through those tricky patches, keep their teams paid with confidence, and even grow their businesses when things feel a bit slow.
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Since a young age, young children have always been a passion of mine, where I followed my heart and became a qualified and registered ECE Teacher. With over 20 years in the Early Childhood teaching industry, and a real love for supporting children’s unique bubbly characteristics and using Nature and our great outdoors as an important learning tool. I quickly paired my 2 passions together - Photography and Children
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100% New Zealand owned, specialising in quality, compliant washroom and hygiene products for early childhood centres.

Great service, trusted products and value for money – every day.



Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from internationally recognised ECE thought leaders, reimagine planning and documentation, and leave inspired with practical strategies that will shape the future of your teaching and leadership.

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Ticket Options

Day Session

$299/per person
9:00am – 3:00pm
Includes morning tea and lunch

Refocus and refresh your planning practices, moving beyond compliance and rediscovering the joy of documentation.
Hear from:  
  • Stephanie Bennett
  • Adrienne Thomson
  • Kelly Goodsir
  • Barbara Watson & Bridgit Williams 
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DAY SESSION ONLY SOLD OUT! 

Evening Session

$299/per person
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Includes afternoon snack and dinner

Shift the lens to the heart of assessment and leadership practices with creative and holistic inspired approaches.
Hear from:  
  • Kimberley Crisp
  • Anthony Semann
  • Stephanie Bennett
  • Barbara Watson & Bridgit Williams 
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EVENING SESSION SOLD OUT! 

Full Day - Best Value!

$499/per person
9:00am – 8:00pm
Includes : Morning Tea, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner! 

Get ready to dive into an amazing full day of professional development and inspiration!
Hear from:  
  • Stephanie Bennett
  • Adrienne Thomson
  • Kelly Goodsir
  • Anthony Semann
  • Kimberley Crisp
  • Barbara Watson & Bridgit Williams 
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SOLD OUT!
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*Tickets are limited to 100 seats. No reservations are complete until payment is made. 

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