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
Early Childhood Teaching Theories.
During teacher education programmes, lecturers introduce students to the joys of studying a range of theorists. But many teachers appear to put theoretical perspectives of practice behind them immediately the essay-writing is over.
The purpose of this article is to breathe life into the work of t
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The top funded ECE services
Should the government want to champion high-quality ECE provision and diversity of models and choices for parents, it will want to spread its funding around the sector more. Currently, there is a problem. An increasing chunk of its entire ECE budget going towards the biggest for-profit or private providers.
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How to Write a Job Description for Unqualified Teaching Staff and Students.
Unqualified staff or teaching assistants can be employed to provide support to qualified teaching staff. Often services will have an additional position for a person-in-training.
Below is a template you can use and adapt for a job description for unqualified t
The information provided here answers the following questions:
Does there need to be a minimum amount of staff at the centre? Our centre closes at 5.30 pm. We usually only have two children left at that time of the day. Is it legally OK to only have one staff member at this time or do the regulations require two staff members?
Is it okay fo
Advocate for Children and Early Childhood Education and Care.
“If you’re never scared or embarrassed or hurt, it means you never take any chances” – author Julia Sorel
We are more likely to benefit children and keep growing as people ourselves if we take chances.
What Is on Your Mind? What Would You Li
Opinion article. November 1, 2018. Dr Sarah Alexander. According to the Early Childhood Council 30 percent of its centres are currently stuck – they have
Sessional ECE. By Sarah Alexander. November 10, 2014. Someday, part-day early childhood education services in NZ are likely to become akin to the moa and
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