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
Sleeping During the Day at ECE.
Nap, sleep and rest times have led to tensions and stand-offs between teachers, parents and children in some centres and home-based services.
Perhaps instead of asking who should decide whether a child has a sleep or nap, when, and for how long, we should work toward solutions that please and best suit everyon
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Teacher-Researcher Partnership and Research Collaborations. By Margaret Turnbull and Helen Dixon. NZ Research in Early Childhood Education journal, Vol. 9, 2006, pp. 91-103
Abstract
A collaborative research initiative was established between early childhood centre staff and teacher educators from a tertiary institution. The aim of the resear
Packing a lunch‑box sounds simple, but for parents with young children – or anyone doing it for the first time – it quickly becomes an everyday task full of questions: What kind of lunch‑box is best? Should I wrap the food? How much is enough? What’s safe? What does the ECE service expect?
These tips help take the uncertainty out of lunch‑box prep, making it easier, safer, and more straightforward for you and your child.
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,
Analysis of 20-Hour Free ECE Funding Policy. By Sarah Alexander. June 6, 2007. On 1 July 2007 the Government introduces up to 20 hours free
ESSENTIAL DATES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES AND TEACHERS FOR 2026
Print the full year wall calendar, or add the key dates to your own planning system.
It includes Ministry of Education funding deadlines, public holidays, national events, and major awareness days.
Keeping these dates visible helps your whole team stay organised, prepared, and on track throughout the year.
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Fewer than half of ECE centres that are eligible for the Government’s free lunch programme have been getting the kai in the early months of the programme, official reports indicate.
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