How to use this toolkit
The purpose of this section:
- Assist with navigation and help users best employ this toolkit
- Show overview of the toolkit steps and process
- Users should understand how to navigate through the remainder of this document and how to use the different tools at each step of the toolkit
Getting started
This toolkit provides a comprehensive guide for developing ECEC services through an 8-step process, from initial market identification through to operational stage. Whether you’re a developer, service provider, local council, assessing body, business, or from industry, this toolkit will help you navigate each stage systematically.
Understanding the process overview
Begin by reviewing the complete process flowchart which shows all 8 steps in sequence.
How to use this toolkit
This toolkit follows a two-tiered approach to guide you through your co- located ECEC development. The following diagram shows step 1 from the process overview (detailed on page 22), which provides a high-level overview of the entire development journey.
Process Overview
The overarching diagram presents each major phase of ECEC development as individual steps, giving you a bird’s-eye view of the complete process from start to finish.
Using this structure
Start with the process overview to understand the overall journey, then dive into the detailed breakdowns for whichever step you’re currently working on. This allows you to see both the big picture and access the granular detail needed for successful implementation.
Stakeholder definitions
- Developers refer those in the development industry as well as development corporations.
- Industry refers to business chambers and other industry associations.
- Business / organisation refers to employers in both public and private sectors.
- ECEC providers refer to those who have received provider approval (see step 7.)
- Local council (as landowner) refers to a local local council acting as owner and and manager of land or facilities within its local government area.
- Local council (as consent authority) refers to the consent authority.
Please go to our next page: Navigating each step and Process overview