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The ECE sector has delivered an unexpected bright spot in
Who is Who and Does What in Relation to the
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The minimum adult wage for a worker in NZ is $23.95 an hour (from 1 April 2026). The 2026/27 Living Wage rate is $29.90. Keep reading for information specific to pay rates in the early childhood sector.
Measles risk for 9,000 infants as ECE immunisation rules face change NEWS/OPINION – 30 October, 2025 With 13 confirmed measles cases in New Zealand and the
The Office of ECE provides this CCTV policy template and guidance to help services using indoor or outdoor security cameras meet their legal obligations under the Privacy Act, the Children’s Act, and other key legislation.
With camera use under increasing scrutiny, every service that operates CCTV in areas where children or staff may be present needs clear, transparent procedures to ensure lawful, ethical, and defensible practice. Gaps in your policy can put your service and the trust of families, at risk.
Log in with your member details to access the full guidance and template. If your service’s membership has lapsed or you’d like to join, get in touch and we’ll help you get set up quickly.
Home‑based providers may also use this template to develop a policy for educators who have security cameras operating in their family homes.
Opinion Editorial on the Early Learning Action Plan Costs. Dr Sarah Alexander. February 1, 2020. I hope you got your pen and muffin because there’s
This is a report of findings related to workplace safety from the 2014 ECE Quality and Employment Survey. More than 700 people took part in
The OECE’s position on teacher gender. Our position on teacher gender is that men must be recruited into early childhood teaching as well as women.
The number of children escaping from early childhood services is increasing according to reports and complaints, and the figure since 2019 has nearly doubled.
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