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Ministry of Education New Zealand

Some pages on our site have compliance labels. If a page has one, you’ll see it next to the date published and reading time at the top.

Compliance: Required

  • You must comply with these requirements.
  • Refers to statutory or legal requirements, such as Acts, regulations, and the ECE Handbook.
  • Evidence-based best practices.
  • It’s not mandatory to comply with this guidance, but following the recommendations can help you manage risk and achieve successful outcomes.

Compliance: Inform

  • Information that supports you to complete other required and recommended actions.