PGC Peer Pods
2026

Join the PGC Peer Pods, a collaborative and relaxed space for kaiako in leadership positions to engage in meaningful professional reflection, and spark rich conversations that lead to growth.

These monthly online sessions are driven by the group’s current needs and guided by experienced ECE professionals, ensuring meaningful conversations and practical strategies.

Currently only $300 for the full year of 10 sessions.
Spaces Limited. Confirm your space early

  • Spaces Limted

    Maximum of 10

  • 10 Sessions

    Monthly Group Sessions

    4E’s™
    PGC Peer Pods

    What makes Peer Pods unique?
    • Leadership-focused discussions that strengthen your confidence, role and influence.
    • Member-led and needs-based, creating authentic and relevant learning.
    • Guided reflection to explore the 2026 Teaching Standards across all three domains.
    • Comprehensive coverage of all eight standards, embedded in real-world scenarios.
    • Annual endorsement for those who successfully participate and regularly contribute to the network across the 10 month course.
    Whether you want to deepen your understanding of the standards, enhance leadership capability, or connect with peers, PGC Peer Pods provide the perfect environment for professional growth that feels natural and empowering, ensuring learn, reflect, and grow – together.

    Why Choose the 4E’s™ Peer Pods

    Values-based framework

    tailored to ECE leadership.

    Real-world application

    strategies you can use immediately.

    Supportive peer community

    fostering shared growth.

    Flexible options

    join live sessions or access recorded content.

    How it works:

    Monthly Sessions

    Ten interactive peer sessions
    (60 minutes each), live online.

    Small group peer pods

    Limited to 6-10 participants for connection and collaboration.

    Practical Resources

    Practical resources, handouts, and templates for immediate application.

    Course Lessons

    Get to know us

    Meet Your Facilitators

    Vanessa Henry

    FACILITATOR
    With 30 years of knowledge and experience in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Vanessa's career has encompassed roles both internationally and within New Zealand. She has worked with all age groups in various teaching and leadership positions, including centre manager roles and as an operations manager for preschool chains.
    Vanessa possesses a diverse range of strengths and expertise, particularly in ECE compliance, design, licensing, curriculum development, policies and procedures, internal evaluation, mentoring, and team management. She has a keen eye for detail and enjoys supporting others to succeed through audits, guidance, and training. Vanessa is deeply passionate about providing high-quality ECE and leads with a child-centered approach.

    Martina Ewing

    FACILITATOR
    Martina has spent her education years in a variety of Early Childhood Education teaching, management and mentoring roles. Her experience covers all age groups, which has given her a vast range of knowledge, skills and techniques that she enjoys sharing with other Kaiako through presenting professional learning and development workshops and writing blogs to assist them to further develop their teaching practice.

    Martina has vast experience carrying out operational compliance and best practice ECE service audits, developing strong health and safety documentation and systems, strategic and annual planning, internal evaluation and policy and procedure development.
    Don't take our word for it

    Here's what past Peer Pods participants say about their Professional Network experience.

    I’ve recently joined the Professional Network Peer Pods with Vanessa, and the experience has been fantastic. Connecting with other leaders and engaging in meaningful, in-depth conversations about all aspects of ECE has really boosted my confidence as a manager.
    Rebecca Cavanagh, Puanga Kākaho
    Peer Pods has been an invaluable experience for me, both in my learning and growth. The slides you prepared and the resources you shared were outstanding and will not only support me personally, but also help me support my team to grow and do better in every way.
    Megan Jenkins, Shine Montessori
    Lesson series

    PGC Peer Pods

    Join PGC Peer Pods, a collaborative and relaxed space for kaiako in leadership positions to engage in meaningful professional reflection, and spark rich conversations that lead to growth
    Write your awesome label here.