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Teacher Member Posts
Controlled Crying or Training Children to Settle Themselves to Sleep
Controlled Crying. This article discusses the Controlled Crying method. It gives clarity to conflicting opinions about whether this is a good practice and its benefits.…
Laughter, Jokes and Having Fun
Fun and laughter in ECE - in our relationships with children and each other. Creating a positive, playful, and happy climate to be in is…
Sleep – How Much and Meeting Parents’ Wishes
Sleeping During the Day at ECE. Nap, sleep and rest times have led to tensions and stand-offs between teachers, parents and children in some centres…
Nose Bleeds
Nose bleeds in young children are commonly caused by knocks, nose-picking, and objects being inserted into the nose. If the nose bleed is caused by an…
Service Provider Member Posts
Business Structures and Board Legal Requirements
ECE Business Structures. Early childhood education and care services differ in organisational type. Here is an outline of different business types, the defining features, and broad…
Child Protection Policy: Kaupapa Here Tiaki Tamariki
A strong child protection policy isn’t just about meeting licensing standards - it’s a core safeguard for children, your team, and the trust families place…
Employment References
Have you been asked by a colleague, student, or employee for an employment reference? Here we explain your obligations, what to write, and ways to…
When a Child’s Behaviour Gets Hard to Manage and When Enrolment May be Terminated
Some behaviours can push an ECE service to its limits - disrupting the programme, upsetting other children, and demanding constant one‑to‑one supervision. When this happens,…
Research Library – Today’s Featured Articles
The Relationship between Early Childhood Education and Care and English Proficiency at School Entry for Bilingual Children in Australia
FULL REFERENCE: O'Connor, M., O'Connor, E.J., Kvalsvig, A., & Goldfeld, S. (2014). The relationship between early childhood education and care and English proficiency at school entry for…
Contents – NZ Research in ECE Journal, 2015, Vol 18
This issue explores mentoring and leadership for beginning teachers, school‑based playgroup transitions, young children’s visual art experiences, reflective practice through practical philosophy, comprehensive assessment approaches,…
Index for the NZ Research in ECE Journal, 2011, Vol 14
The titles, authors and abstracts for papers published in the NZ Research in Early Childhood Education Journal, Volume 14, 2011 are shown below. To view…
Increasing Early Childhood Education Enrolment and Attendance Rates
Report on a project to increase child enrolment and attendance rates at early childhood centres in socio-economically deprived areas of NZ. FULL REFERENCE: Tyler, J.,…
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The Office of ECE drives high-quality care, learning and teaching for all infants and young children and high-quality working environments for teachers and service providers.
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