The National-Act-NZ First Coalition Government took office in November 2023.
Easter is a time many children look forward to –
A group of three early childhood centres operating under the
Who is Who and Does What in Relation to the
Celebrating Diwali or Deepavali, the Indian Festival of Lights is a fun way to bring Indian music and culture into your early childhood service and strengthen links with the Indian diaspora (or scattering of people to other countries).
It is very important to be strong in one’s own cultural heritage and to participate in a shared, common c
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Reasons for the Ministry of Education’s Early Learning Regulatory Review. January 28, 2020. The Ministry of Education has launched a review of the early learning
February 24, 2021. From 8 April 2021, centres must have one adult present that holds a current first-aid qualification (or suitable equivalent) for every 25
The Visiting Teacher forms we have provided here in sample format are for you to modify according to your service and community. The forms include:
To make a record of a child observation. A letter to thank the child for your visit. Evidence of the home visit and supervision of the educator (the administration record).
Child Observati
Sue Cherrington Teacher Education Director. 10 June 2012. Dr Sue Cherrington teacher education director, began her career as a kindergarten teacher and has worked in
Kindergarten Democracy Missing. Opinion Editorial. Dr Sarah Alexander. 4 October 2017. The Auckland Kindergarten Association is at the precipice of completely losing its community roots.
EXAMPLE LETTER OF DISMISSAL.
Below is a general draft letter of dismissal to assist you in learning how a letter can be constructed, and what things you need to consider including in it,
Private and Confidential
DATE:
Dear <Insert Name>
Termination of your employment
This letter is to formally advise you of the termi
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