It's important to be supportive and inclusive of all the different cultures that attend your early learning service. Today, Michelle sat down for a cup of tea with Above and Beyond CEO Colleen, and Sam, the education leader the Te Puna centre. They discuss some of their greatest challenges and successes when it comes to community and culture in early childhood.

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Support diverse communities at your centre | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep3)

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Today we're at Papamoa, the fifth and final Above and Beyond centre. Join Michelle and Olivia's conversation about creativity, the arts, and the importance of boredom!

Why encourage creativity in children? | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep6)

Today we're sitting down for a chat with education leader, Cathryn, to discuss innovative, sustainable practice at your centre. We also covered structure vs free play, the importance of being bored, and more!

Sustainability And Structure | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep4)

Helping families transition into your center smoothly and comfortably is not an easy task. Today we're hearing from Dawn about how she approaches welcoming families to the Above and Beyond centers in Tauranga, New Zealand. She has a special role dedicated to welcoming families and supporting educational leaders with their administration tasks. It's an interesting management decision to employ someone specifically for these things, and one that will be interesting to viewers who are in early childhood management positions themselves.

Innovative ways to welcome new families | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep5)

We sat down with the owners and operators of Above and Beyond Education & Care Centres to talk about their journey growing from a single centre into a unique multi-site organisation.

Support diverse communities at your centre | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep3)

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