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Parenting a Gifted Child. By Melanie Wong.
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I replied that ‘it is alright when you are used to it’.
I wish I had thought quickly enough at the time to also tell her how much I enjoy being with my children, as they did not only come into m
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I am writing to you to express concern about claims made to you by others in the ECE sector purporting that the introduction of the pay parity scheme has led to an increase in ECE centre closures – and to request that you take action to prevent the further spread of this false narrative.
A recent Ministry briefing to your office (METIS No: 1341617. Report: Options to reduce ECE service staffing costs) referenced these claims, made by the Early Childhood Council.
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