Professional Growth Cycle (PGC) Network
for ECE Centre Managers & Leaders
A supportive network for ECE leaders and managers
to engage in meaningful professional reflection, spark rich conversations and grow alongside like minded people.
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Years Specialist ECE Advisory Experience
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ECE Leaders and Centres Supported Across NZ
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Confidential, Judgement Free Space
Who this is for?
ECE Centre Managers and Centre Leaders who want dedicated time and practical support for their own Professional Growth Cycle.
"The Managers appreciate Joanna’s warm, positive and supportive advice. They know it is grounded in best practice and wide experience, as well as with a heart for what is best for children, families and learning communities. Good luck and best wishes."
Patricia Radich, Sunshine Childcare
"As a new and inexperienced start-up centre we required guidance on a number of policies, appraisal and mentoring. We were introduced to Astute Education through some MOE professional development, and we quickly realised that we could hire them as an independent consultant advisory and mentoring service for our business. We have not looked back. We meet regularly to discuss any new developments in the industry, or to gain some advice when we need a second opinion when tackling a problem."
Rowena Harper, Fountain City Montessori
How it works
Step 1
Join the Network.
Register your interest or enrol for your regional cohort.
Step 2
First Gathering.
A three hour facilitated session to begin your Professional Growth Cycle.
Step 3
Ongoing Gatherings.
Three further two hour sessions across the year, confidential discussion, reflection and mentoring.
Step 4
Annual Endorsement.
Receive your endorsement regarding your ability to meet the Professional Standards.
Your membership includes
Four facilitated face to face meetings per year
First meeting three hours; remaining three meetings two hours each
PGC booklet provided to track your leadership journey
Confidential discussion and professional reflection
Feedback and mentoring in relation to your PGC
Opportunity to share practice and learn alongside other ECE leaders
Annual endorsement regarding your ability to meet the Professional Standards
Investment
$237.50 per gathering. Expressions of interest are open now, email jo@astuteeducation.com to secure your place.
Locations
Hamilton - Enrolling now
Join the Hamilton launch cohort
Auckland - Coming soon
Expressions of interest are open.
A supportive network for ECE leaders and managers
Engage in meaningful professional reflection, spark rich conversations and grow alongside like minded people.
He waka eke noa, we are all in this waka together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Professional Growth Cycle (PGC)?
A Professional Growth Cycle is the ongoing cycle of goal setting, reflection and evidence gathering that registered ECE teachers and leaders use for professional standards endorsement. Astute Education's PGC Network gives Centre Managers and Centre Leaders dedicated, facilitated time and support to work through their own cycle.
Who needs to complete a Professional Growth Cycle in NZ?
Registered ECE teachers, Centre Managers and Centre Leaders across New Zealand need to engage in a Professional Growth Cycle as part of meeting the Professional Standards each year. The PGC Network is designed specifically for those in Centre Manager and Centre Leader roles.
What does PGC Network membership include?
Membership includes four facilitated face to face meetings a year, the first three hours and the remaining three two hours each, a PGC booklet to track your leadership journey, confidential discussion and mentoring, and an annual endorsement regarding your ability to meet the Professional Standards.
How much does the PGC Network cost?
The PGC Network is $237.50 per gathering.
Is the PGC Network available outside Hamilton?
The PGC Network launched in Hamilton in July 2026 and is expanding to Auckland shortly. Auckland expressions of interest are open now, and enquiries from other regions are welcome.
Does the PGC Network count toward my annual endorsement?
Yes. Membership includes an annual endorsement regarding the Centre Manager or Centre Leader's ability to meet the Professional Standards, provided as part of the programme.
