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Teacher Member Posts
Sun Protection for Babies, Toddlers and Children: Practical Guidance for ECE Teachers and Home-based Educators
Young children's skin is more sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) radiation than adult skin, so it is especially that you know about sun protection, what's important…
Teaching How to Ride a Bike (a pedal bike)
Every child will learn things in their own time but learning how to ride a bike and using pedals before 5 years of age is…
Are Marbles Really Allowed in ECE Centres and Homebased?
Marbles and other small objects might seem harmless, but in ECE settings they can quickly become a serious choking hazard. We explain what the regulations…
Gun Play?
Do You Allow (Or Even Encourage) Gun Play? By Tim Kahn. Tim Kahn writes his thoughts about the superhero and weapon’s play that is often…
Service Provider Member Posts
Understanding the Difference Between Management and Governance in ECE Services
Strong governance and effective management only work when everyone understands the difference between the two.
Head Injury Suffered by Toddler on Concrete Ground in Mid-Winter
For an outline of key facts read our article: Nelson’s fall: Parents still don’t know how their toddler hit his head on concrete and had…
Ways to Be the Best – Paths to Quality
Five Paths to Quality Improvement. Do you want to grow and develop a service that is unique? Would you like to see parents shouting from…
Union Rights and ECE Service Provider Duties
Union rights. Whether your early childhood service is party to a collective agreement or not – you need to know the ins and outs of…
Research Library – Today’s Featured Articles
Contributing to Educational Change as a Teacher-Researcher
Contributing to Educational Change as a Teacher-Researcher. By Loraine Corrie. Published in the NZRECE Journal, Vol. 2, 1999. Abstract Recent world wide educational reform has resulted…
More than Door Talks: Insights into Parental Involvement in the Irish ECE and Care Context
FULL REFERENCE: Moloney, M. (2022). More than door talks: Insights into parental involvement in the Irish early childhood education and care context. NZ International Research…
Why 100% ECE Qualified Teachers Matters for Children’s Learning Outcomes
Research comparing centres with full ECE‑qualified staffing to those with lower qualification levels shows that children benefit significantly when every teacher is trained in early…
Can Risky Play Be Safe? Educator Perspectives on Supporting Outdoor Risky Play in ECE
Outdoor risky play (ORP) provides important opportunities for young children to test their limits and support physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development. Log-in to read the…
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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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