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Welcome to the Office of Early Childhood Education
National and public adviser on ECE, the OECE is a sector body representing teachers and all types of licensed services driving safer, higher‑quality education for every child
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- Provides membership support to ECE services, teachers, researchers, and community partners
- Actively contributes to sector analysis, research, and policy development
- Advances evidence-based best practices that prioritise children’s interests and wellbeing
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Teacher Member Posts
Under-5s Rugby
Teaching Rugby to Children in Early Childhood Education. This fosters a sense of belonging, pride, and achievement. Rugby is part of NZ's culture and central…
Supporting and Involving Fathers
Early childhood education services in general do not do well when it comes to being inclusive of dads and supporting and involving fathers. Services could…
What a Primary Caregiving System is and Common Questions
This article provides an easy-to-read discussion about primary caregiving in early childhood centres. It covers some common questions and concerns relating to a primary caregiving system. The…
Medication Issues and Behavioural Disorders
Medication Issues and Behavioural Disorders. Back in the day, disruptive children who acted out or caused problems around the house were usually deemed to be…
Service Provider Member Posts
Glossary of Financial and Accounting Terms
Accounting and Financial Terms Explained for ECE Service Providers. Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable: See “Ledger” below. Accounting Reports: See definitions below for each of:…
How to do a Press Release Right
Education Press Release. If you are planning to invite a local reporter along to your event or send an education press release out to manage…
First Aid Qualifications and Staffing Requirements – All ECE Services
Number of first aid qualified staff and which staff must be first aid qualified in which services From 26 February 2024, all persons designated the…
When Parents Want to Bargain Over Childcare Fees
Parents negotiating fees can put pressure on your pricing policies. Learn how to hold the line on fairness and why a carefully chosen discounted spot…
Research Library – Today’s Featured Articles
Contents – NZ International Research in ECE Journal, 2019, Vol 22, No. 2
This issue explores the affordability of quality ECE, educator wellbeing, young children’s digital technology use, refugee children’s learning needs, and the role of spirituality in…
A Whole School Approach to Language Development in the Early Years
Research findings on supporting children entering school with speech and language delay. Concerning is that the skills necessary for teachers to have to support children…
Breach of Trust – Getting it Right for Children in Early Childhood Care and Education in Ireland
FULL REFERENCE: Moloney, M. (2014). Breach of trust - Getting it right for children in early childhood care and education in Ireland. NZ Research in Early…
Supporting Participation of Indigenous Families in Early Childhood Education
FULL REFERENCE: Corridore, E. (2014). Supporting participation of indigenous families in early childhood education. NZ Research in Early Childhood Education Journal. Special Issue: Early Childhood…
What We Do
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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