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
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New Zealand is a long way from Suhaib Imran’s original home in India, and early childhood is a long way from his original career as
Original theory and research on children in early years education exploring the complex nature of children’s thinking, connections and relationships. Read the full paper below. Or to order a pdf copy of the article go to the main NZIRECE Journal page.
Making Volcanoes with Children.
Children find volcanoes intriguing.
Here are some key facts and simple information to share with children about volcanoes and geysers, along with a ‘recipe’ for making your very own fun miniature demonstration volcano. Introducing knowledge and understanding of volcanoes is a common part of teaching and
The results of an investigation into the efficacy of a suite of different learning options for teachers and leaders/ directors intended to improve preschool programme quality. Read the full paper below. Or to order a pdf copy of the article go to the main NZIRECE Journal page.
This week, The Post published an Op-Ed concerning who is the Government listening to about the care of our youngest children? It was pleasing to see the response from Minister Seymour published by The Post two days later.
Unfortunately, everything Minister Seymour wrote to challenge the key points made by our Chief Advisor, Dr Sarah Alexander in her opinion piece, can in turn be challenged right back.
Full reference: McAnelly, K., Purdue, K., Hall, L.J., Odom, S.L., & Hall, E. (2025). We’re all in this together: Approaches to inclusive early childhood education for disabled children in Aotearoa New Zealand and the United States, and what we can learn from one another. NZ International Research in Early Childhood Education Journal, 27, pp. 1-16.
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ABSTRACT:
Research from Aotearoa New Zealand and the United States continues to explore disabled children’s right to an inclusive early childhood education (ECE). In this article we examine ECE provision, key legislation and policy, and research on inclusion in our two countries. We also look at how initial teacher education and professional learning and development programmes help to strengthen inclusive practice in our respective countries. There is a lot that each country can draw on and learn from the other in relation to supporting disabled children’s inclusion in ECE. Drawing on insights from our cross-country comparisons, we offer recommendations aimed at amplifying disabled children’s rights to inclusive ECE.
Key words: Disability, inclusion, children’s rights, teacher education, cross-country comparison.
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