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Every morning I would feel overwhelmed by the noise level
Dr Sarah Alexander warns systemic failures in New Zealand’s early
Who is Who and Does What in Relation to the
Giving Medicine to Children Who Attend ECE and Painkillers such as Paracetamol.
Pressure from parents and confusion over administering painkillers such as Panadol, Pamol and Ibuprofen could be putting the health of children in early childhood education services at risk.
Reports from teachers and carers show conflicting views and interpretat
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Designing an ECE Research Study. By Claire McLachlan.
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Parents Leaving their Child For the First Time in Care – An anxious time.
“A heart wrenching moment for all parents is when we leave our child for the first time in the care of someone else who is not well-known to us or at early childhood service or school. A child may become a lot quieter than usual or kick up a fuss. Either way as parents we
Teaching Rugby to Children in Early Childhood Education. This fosters a sense of belonging, pride, and achievement.
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