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TERMS OF REFERENCE

EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERS STEERING GROUP


Members of the Steering Group.  There shall initially be 7 members of the Steering Group, comprised of one representative from each of the Early Childhood Partners, and two representatives from the Surrey/White Rock Make Children First coalition (usually the co-chairs).

Changes.  Any changes to numbers or members of the Steering Group are subject to the approval of the Early Childhood Partners.

Procedures.  The Steering Group will make its own procedures, including the appointment of a chairperson and secretary, frequency and location of meetings, notice of meetings, minutes of meetings, appointment of alternative representatives, and requirements for attendance and participation at meetings.

Consensus.  The Steering Group shall operate on the principle of seeking consensus for any actions undertaken by the Steering Group.

Purposes of the Steering Group.  The purpose of the Steering Group shall include the following:

  • Overseeing the negotiation of the annual agreements for the funding of the Office of Early Childhood Development, Learning and Care as per the Memorandum of Agreement signed by the Early Childhood Partners on January 26, 2006.
  • Establishing the goals and scope of the Office of Early Childhood Development, Learning and Care that are complementary to the vision and principles outlined in the 2004 report Valuing Our Children: Taking First Steps Together, and fit with the values and strategic directions of the Steering Group members
  • Recruiting and contracting the services of a Co-ordinator and other contractors as required to oversee, manage and carry out the deliverables of the Office of Early Childhood Development, Learning and Care
  • Providing advice, direction and expertise to the Co-ordinator
  • Approving and monitoring the annual workplan and deliverables of the Office of Early Childhood Development, Learning and Care
  • Acquiring funds and in-kind expertise to support the Office of Early Childhood Development Learning and Care and the deliverables to be achieved.
  • Establishing communications protocols amongst the Early Childhood Partners and other key stakeholders
  •  Evaluating the effectiveness of the Office of Early Childhood Development, Learning and Care and making recommendations to the School District regarding the renewal of contracts.
  • Any other purposes established from time to time.
 
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Demographic Profile of Surrey's Children

Make Children First is a coalition of over 50 community and public agencies, who are committed to working together with families to improve the health, well-being and learning potential of young children during the first six years of life.

The Office of ECDL&C/MCF Coordinator has updated the strategic plan, community profile and research in a new report entitled "A Demographic Profile of Surrey's Children" (November 2009).

View the full report - Demographic Profile of Surrey's Children - November 2009  [PDF]

View the Executive Summary - November 2009  [PDF]

 
Early Childhood Learning Agency
In February 2008, the Throne Speech called for the creation of an Early Childhood Learning Agency to “assess the feasibility and costs of full school day kindergarten for five-year-olds” and conduct a “feasibility study of providing parents with the choice of day-long kindergarten for four-year-olds by 2010, and for three-year-olds by 2012.” The Early Childhood Learning Agency was given the responsibility of reporting by the end of 2008.  To help us gather your views, a consultation paper will be available in early June 2008 on the Early Childhood Learning Agency website (www.bced.gov.bc.ca/ecla ), with opportunities to respond online or by written submission. This stage of the consultation will be open for a month.