At Coactive Education, we are excited to announce the launch of the 2025/2026 Early Literacy PLD for Auckland North West! A Ministry of Education SELO Office–funded initiative to strengthen the professional knowledge of early childhood education (ECE) teachers and leaders in early literacy.

Neurodiversity is used as a common catchphrase to describe autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, etc, but this is a misnomer, a misunderstanding, of such a broad term about every human’s lived experience. In this blog, Robert breaks down what neurodiversity is and how to utilise tools like the Autism wheel in the classroom

I’ve learned that confidence in leadership isn’t about having all the answers or being the loudest voice in the room. Real confidence comes from self-awareness, knowing your natural style, and your strengths, and seeing the moments when you might get in your own way.