Primary Teachers in Playcentre
Playcentre Aotearoa requires primary teachers to complete the Playcentre Primary Teacher Bridging Award as an induction to being Person Responsible in Playcentre. We acknowledge the wealth of skills and experience primary teachers bring to Playcentre while also recognising that Playcentre is a different learning environment than the primary sector, with a different curriculum and regulations.
Primary teachers must hold the Playcentre Primary Teacher Bridging Award to be recognised as Person Responsible.
The bridging award includes three modules of Playcentre Education’s delivery of the NZ Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4):
- PE1 Ūkaipōtanga | Let’s Play
- PL2 Pūkengatanga | Theory Guides Practice
- PL4 Kaitiakitanga | Playcentre and the Regulations
Primary teachers holding Course 3 do not need to complete the bridging award.
To start the bridging award, sign up for a PE1 Ūkaipōtanga – Let’s Play module in a format and time that suits you. Many teachers prefer the online format. When you sign up for PE1, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to download an enrolment pack. Please completed the forms, including the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) form, and attach a copy of your teaching qualification. Most qualifications state “primary” on them however if yours does not, we will also need a copy of your transcript.
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If you have any queries, please contact Kara Daly [email protected]