Here at Tararua REAP we:

• Value parents as being the first teachers of young children.
• Provide information about local early childhood education and support.
• Offer practical help with positive parenting strategies.
• Provide SKIP information and discussion (Strategies with Kids, Information for Parents).
• Deliver a variety of workshops to playgroups with discussion on child development, and areas of development, e.g. physical, intellectual, language, emotional and social, with links to Te Whariki, the NZ Curriculum
• Topics for workshops include, science, music, physically active play, art, dough, etc

The Tararua REAP ECE Coordinator can also deliver home-based programmes to meet individual family needs, such as parenting support, child development stages, extension for the child learning (including special needs).

Your confidentiality and privacy are paramount to us.

Tararua REAP accepts referrals from Parents, Caregivers, Early Childhood Centres, Government Agencies and Social Service Agencies. Will also refer out to other agencies as requested.

To make a referral or to find out more about about Early Childhood Education in the Tararua District contact Theo Henricksen on 06 374 6565 or email tararuareap@xtra.co.nz