Be Organised Systems, processes, annual plan, manuals, money management
Be Compliant
ECE Compliance Support for Early Learning Centres
Be Brilliant at the basics and navigate regulations with clarity and confidence.
At Astute Education, we help early learning services build strong foundations by getting the essentials right.
Our Brilliant at the Basics series is designed to give you clarity and confidence around the regulatory compliance requirements every centre must meet. Whether you're a new service or an experienced team looking to strengthen your systems, we support you to meet the expectations of the ECE Regulations, Licensing Criteria, and other laws that govern early childhood education in New Zealand Aotearoa.
What We Cover:
Check out our ECE compliance support services
Regulatory Compliance Training
Understand the key components of the ECE Regulations and Licensing Criteria, with practical guidance on what’s required, why it matters, and how to implement it with ease.
Brilliant at the Basics Series
Our signature series covers expectations, documentation, and implementation — including checklists, templates, and process maps.
Safety Checking & Record Retainment
Support with Children’s Act compliance, staff safety checking, and maintaining proper records that stand up to Ministry of Education review.
Panui / Bulletin Breakdown
We simplify the latest Ministry updates, providing summaries, key action points, and advice on how to apply them to your daily operations.
Te Whāriki 101
Understand the foundational curriculum through a compliance lens — how it links to policy, planning, and assessment expectations.
Person Responsible Training
Tailored support to help Persons Responsible understand their legal obligations, centre responsibilities, and best-practice leadership.
Admin Handbook
Our go-to guide for ECE administrators includes policies, processes, and record systems to keep your centre running smoothly — and audit-ready.
Ready to get compliance sorted and feel confident in your systems?
"Kia tika te timatanga, kia tika te whakamutunga."
If the beginning is right, the end will be right.
— Strong foundations create confident futures.
