Local provider appointed to Early Childhood Centre in Tamaki

24 October, 2014

Local provider appointed for newest Early Childhood Centre in Tamaki

Tāmaki Redevelopment Company (TRC) and the Ministry of Education (MoE) are pleased to announce the appointment of local education provider Totara Seed Trust, to run the learning programme at the new Early Childhood Education (ECE) Centre at Glenbrae School, Glen Innes.

“In the context of the regeneration programme which TRC is delivering in Tamaki, it is important that the welfare of children is at the forefront,” says Debra Lawson, CEO for TRC. “So this is a great place to start.”

The Totara Seed Trust has been established by its parent entity Teuila Trust, which is already providing early childhood education at the Tamaki Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church in Glen Innes. It will open the doors of the newly built centre early next year.

“TRC is pleased that the Totara Seed Trust will be offering their programme to more young learners in the community,” says Debra Lawson, CEO for TRC. “They are deeply connected to the community and have a wealth of knowledge and experience drawn from working in the Tamaki area over the past 25 years.”

The build of the new ECE facility is one of a series of initiatives being undertaken to meet the needs of the current and growing local community as part of the Tamaki Regeneration Programme.

“The Early Childhood Centre will serve a critical need and enhance the opportunities to be lifelong learners for those who live in the local neighbourhood,” says Lesley Elia. “It will help all the generations of the whanau, from grandparents, parents and children. The school is looking forward to working closely with the new ECE.”

Better quality and increased participation rates are two of the goals outlined in the Tamaki Early Learning Strategy five-year plan adopted by the TRC, the Ministry of Education (MOE), and grassroots education partners working in the Tamaki area.

“Totara Seed Trust has a deep understanding about the barriers to increasing participation amongst Maori and Pasifika families and this will help to achieve the Tamaki goal of 98% participation by 2016 set out in the Better Public Services policy,” says Ms Lawson.

“We wish to thank MoE for demonstrating their commitment to Tamaki, providing the funding and delivery mechanisms necessary. The residents of Tamaki are fortunate to have dedicated MoE officials in their area and as a result, this great facility and provision.”

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