Here, we sum up the major stories we’ve covered in
This submission responds to the Committee’s invitation to provide views
Every morning I would feel overwhelmed by the noise level
Who is Who and Does What in Relation to the
Birthday cakes.
Birthdays are a very exciting time for children in early childhood and it is important that children can celebrate these special occasions with their peers to acknowledge and appreciate this day with them. We can probably all remember the excitement of a birthday cake and waiting with anticipation to eat this tasty treat.
In e
Are you teaching and caring for children or studying for an ECE qualification?
If you are, that’s great! Join us now, and become a teacher member.
It is prestigious to belong to the OECE – you can skite about it!
Ask us for an OECE Member Certificate, to include in your professional portfolio as proof you are engaged in reading and professional learning that advances your understanding of the relationship between practice and outcomes for children.
No need to pay a subscription fee for access to NZ’s specialist ECE Newsroom – your member login will let you view everything in the ECE Newsroom.
No need to pay to access the best NZ and international research – your member login gives you free access to the Research Library and support.
Teaching resources and advice on probably everything you can think of, including what to wear as a teacher, how to ask for a pay raise, identifying child behaviour causes and responding to needs, new play activity ideas, etc., etc. all of this is at your finger-tips 24/7 whenever you need help or advice – login to view.
Did you know that the OECE meets personally and regularly with the Ministry of Education national team, and the regulations committee and other forums?
Political leaders and journalists are able to use the OECE to gain deeper knowledge on a topic or issue, and we provide a sounding board for ideas and feedback.
The OECE promotes safe working environments for teachers. We also promote the absolute need for full pay parity with school teachers for all certificated teaching staff working in teacher-led centres and in home-based, and whether permanently or casually employed.
We are committed to keeping membership prices affordable and providing value for money.
Teacher membership is just $89 for a full year, or save by joining for 2 years.
Has this been useful? Give us your feedback.
You are welcome to add a link to this page on your website. Copyright belongs to the OECE so please do not copy any content without our written permission.
Information provided is of a general nature. It is provided ‘as is’, and we accept no liability for its accuracy or completeness. See our Terms and Conditions.
Policy and funding challenges for ECE in 2012. “At first glance our early childhood education system seems to be in a shambolic state and appears
The ECE Employer Guide is for all managers and persons who employ or are involved in the recruitment and employment of staff. It is a comprehensive resource with detailed information on employment matters as well as on managing your team.
The ECE Employer Guide has been prepared for teacher-led services but there is much in this gui
November 17, 2018. An early childhood centre has excluded a child for attendance of less than 7 hours daily and his mother has questioned this.
The Structural Indicators of Quality ECE By Dr Sarah Alexander. Research on quality from a developmental psychology perspective has focused on the structural features of
ECE Sector Confidence Survey 2025 results Monday, 19 May 2025. Press Release: Office of Early Childhood Education. Confidence in where the early childhood education sector
Majority of preschoolers still at risk of meningococcal B after free ‘catch up’ immunisation programme ends ANALYSIS/OPINION – 21 October, 2025 More than 200,000 toddlers and
Help spread this vital ECE information, join our free social and email groups and become a member of OECE.
Sign up to our free newsletters.
