New data shows a dramatic decline in regulatory action against
The ECE sector has delivered an unexpected bright spot in
A young child was left alone in a locked early
Who is Who and Does What in Relation to the
Sports in the Early Childhood Curriculum.
Have you ever heard a sports coach or commentator describe something good a player did saying, “that is natural talent, you can’t teach that”. This article argues that through the artistry of teaching there is a way it can be taught… the early childhood educator’s way!
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This paper reviews policy approaches to increase the participation of children from low socio-economic families in quality early childhood education. Problems are identified with current policy approaches and an equitable way forward is proposed. Read the full paper below. Or to order a pdf copy of the article go to the main NZIRECE Journal page.
Here, we sum up the major stories we’ve covered in the past year.
If we had to sum up what 2025 had in store for the ECE Sector in one word, it would be “flux”.
The sector has experienced rapid and significant change over the past 12 months and not all of it positive. There is still considerable uncertainty about what comes next.
To keep our members updated on everything they’ve needed to know about what’s going on in the sector, the Office of Early Childhood Education launched a newsroom, through which we’ve published articles regularly (usually weekly).
ECE Job Interview Questions.
If you have been asked to attend an interview then you have been short-listed out of the applications received.
The information below will help you to prepare for the interview and participate in the interview process with confidence.
This article covers:
what checks are likely to be done on youqu
Unclear Regulations – the Change to the person responsible requirement. June 4, 2020. A complaint against the early childhood regulations was heard this week by
The Original Massey University Research Study of Male Teachers (1997) “A Few Good Men or a Few Too Many? A study of Male Teachers” by
Compulsory Vaccinations for Children? March 14, 2017. By Dr Sarah Alexander. Children who are not immunised are to be banned from attending early childhood education
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