This research note describes some of the findings from an analysis of three introductory booklets of “Kei Tua o te Pae”, an early childhood assessment practice resource produced by the New Zealand Ministry of Education.
Analysis involved taking a critical discourse perspective to identify ways in which text was likely to persuade readers to
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Anyone thinking about getting a job in ECE working in ECE or thinking about moving to a different service will find clear, practical information in this article about pay rates, employment conditions, and what to expect in different roles. It explains everything from starting salaries and pay‑step calculations to workplace rights, benefits, and how to recognise a supportive, professional environment.
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After the Office of Early Childhood Education revealed that a baby had died in his sleep at an Auckland early childhood education centre – and that details of what had happened had flown under the radar for more than a year – the New Zealand Herald has reported on the case.
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In the event of the death of a child or person known at your service, the impact will be extensive on children, yourself, members of your team and your community.
You should be open and honest with your service leader and discuss the option of seeking professional help and support for yourself, in order to be able to adequately support children
The Visiting Teacher forms we have provided here in sample format are for you to modify according to your service and community. The forms include:
To make a record of a child observation. A letter to thank the child for your visit. Evidence of the home visit and supervision of the educator (the administration record).
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Children living in poverty. Report by Reg Ponniah. November 14, 2012. More than 200,000 New Zealand children are suffering from lack of sufficient food, warm
Initially, I set out to write a straightforward description of the Early Childhood Advisory Committee (ECAC). I reviewed newsletters, clippings, quotes, and documents relating to ECAC since its inception in 2009. The topic has often come up in conversations with colleagues, including those who have served on the committee. I also examined Ministry of Education responses to Official Information Act requests: September 2024 (OIA 1335686) and October 2020 (OIA 1243402).
As I began compiling the information, it became clear that ECAC is far more complex than it first appears.
I uncovered details that many in the early childhood education (ECE) sector likely do not know—risks that may even be unknown to some government ministers.
Importantly, ECAC members are under no obligation to look beyond the interests of their own businesses or service types. There is no requirement to consider the broader needs of the sector or the rights and interests of children.
The Ministry of Education has also confirmed that it does not know which licensed services are represented on ECAC, nor how many are excluded.
It has stated that it does not hold this information.
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