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We provide member support and guidance, along with contributing to independent analysis, research, and policy advice.
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Teacher Member Posts
Implementing Primary Caregiving – Issues
Te Whāriki states that infants in particular should experience “unhurried and calm caregiving practices for feeding, sleeping and nappy changing.” So despite the barriers for…
CV Writing and Making a Good Job Application
Applying for an Early Childhood Job. Having a great application is important for getting the job you want. Your initial application may be the only…
Mums Expressing Breastmilk and Managing Other People’s Reactions
Mums Expressing Breastmilk in ECE. By Dr Sarah Alexander. Early childhood services can be places that support breastfeeding, and the attitude of staff and teachers…
Supporting Boys’ Interests and Play in ECE
Ideas for activities and learning extensions are provided for teachers who are working with boys aged 3- 5 years. There is a good chance you…
Service Provider Member Posts
Establishing Good Internal Financial Control and Preventing Fraud
ECE Internal Financial Control Systems. Why internal control? Internal financial control systems are best practice systems where the people involved in the entity - the…
Meal and Rest Breaks: What ECE Employers Must Provide
Does your ECE service meet requirements for staff meal and rest breaks? Check your legal duties now and learn how to manage breaks well. Log…
Optimal Outdoor Environments
By Cheryl Greenfield. Young children have the right to inhabit optimal early childhood outdoor environments. Optimal outdoor environments have the potential or power to promote…
Sun Protection Policy: Kaupapahere Ārai Rā
NZ ECE sun protection policy template with guidance on shade, sunscreen, hats, UV safety, excursions, policy review, and more. All services have obligations to protect…
Research Library – Today’s Featured Articles
Shared Cultural Responsiveness Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood Educators: Insights from Japanese and Australian Researchers
FULL REFERENCE: Ba Akhlagh. S. and Yamada, M. (2025). Shared cultural responsiveness teaching strategies for early childhood educators: Insights from Japanese and Australian researchers. NZ…
Early Childhood Practitioners Developing an Academic Voice and Tutors Making Sense of the Research Process
The study shares insights into the way undergraduate students who are early childhood practitioners in their final year of study developed an academic voice beyond…
Self and Story in Early Childhood: Children’s Developing Minds Revealed by Parent-led Research
FULL REFERENCE: Boyd, W. (2023). Book Review: Self and story in early childhood: Children’s developing minds revealed by parent-led research. NZ International Research in Early…
Influences on SENCo Practice in Early Care and Education Settings in England
FULL REFERENCE: Richards, H. (2021). Influences on SENCo practice in early care and education settings in England. NZ – International Research in Early Childhood Education Journal,…
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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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