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1-3 Quick reference directions

Date published: 23 September 2024

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20 Hours ECE
Absence rules
Audits and financial statements
Certificated teacher hours
ECE funding subsidy
Enrolment records
Equity funding
Quality funding rates/options
RS7 return
Staff hour count
Targeted funding for disadvantage
More information

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Purpose

This section is a ‘quick reference’ list of the most commonly searched for topics in the Handbook.

You may find it useful to bookmark this page so that it is easily accessible.

20 Hours ECE

Absence rules

Audits and financial statements

Certificated teacher hours

ECE funding subsidy

Teacher-led education and care service

Home-based ECE services

Parent/whānau-led services

Enrolment records

Equity funding

Quality funding rates/options

Home-based ECE services

Parent/whānau-led services

RS7 return

Staff hour count

Targeted funding for disadvantage

Mōhiohio anōMore information

If you would like information or instructions on a topic not covered here, try the handbook Table of Contents or Glossary. Examples of funding forms can be found in Appendix 2.