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The National-Act-NZ First Coalition Government took office in November 2023.
Easter is a time many children look forward to –
Who is Who and Does What in Relation to the
Supporting Parent-Child Attachment.
A strong attachment with an adult is as essential to a child as air, food and water. Healthy child development is unlikely without it.
The Ministry of Health reports that mental health and behavioural problems are rising across all socio-economic groups.
What effect could stronger pa
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The Overseas Teacher Finders Fee – The money given and who is getting it
Last updated 13 December 2024.
Key Facts
The overseas finders fee (OFF) is a gift payment made to centre owners of $3,450 per overseas teacher employed. The OFF is ‘a gift’ as it is free money from the government, funded by the taxpayer.
No proof of expenditure to
Learning Notes.
In most early childhood education (ECE) settings children’s learning is assessed using the Learning Story technique.
Dr Ken Blaiklock
However there has been criticism of this form of assessment with some people arguing it does not give an adequate picture of a child’s development.
In contrast to Learning Stor
Fun and laughter in ECE – in our relationships with children and each other.
Creating a positive, playful, and happy climate to be in is key to effective teaching for diverse children.
Some of the things that make us laugh and giggle are:
Tickles and playful games like peek-a-boo, this little piggy went to market finger-play game,
Complaint and Parent Feedback Form. Child Feedback Form / Questionnaire.
Children’s Voice.
For a form to document children’s views on the quality of your service and understand better how to meet their individual needs and expectations click on the button below
Child feedback form
Parent and Caregiver Voice.
Does your serv
Parent does not want Male Teacher.
An early childhood centre manager asks:
After informing our parents that 2 new teachers had been appointed for the start of term, a mother said she did not want one of these teachers, a man, to have any contact with her daughter and that she must never be in the same group with him. We agreed to her
The Breastfeeding Friendly Early Childhood Service Checklist. By Dr Sarah Alexander. Too often parents are led to believe they must give up breastfeeding and should
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