New licensing criteria for early childhood education (ECE) services have
New data shows a dramatic decline in regulatory action against
The ECE sector has delivered an unexpected bright spot in
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Do early childhood educators experience joy in their work with young children? Is early childhood education a joyful profession or is joy all but lost?
These questions have guided a recent study and the findings are reported here.
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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.
There will always be differing opinion about whether artificial turf or natural grass is the better option for an early childhood service to have.
There are ways to make both work; the ultimate goal, regardless of the choice made, is to ensure that children are provided with a safe and stimulating environment which encourages growth and develop
Research on how primary school classrooms can support children’s transition from early childhood education to the school setting. Read the full paper below. Or to order a pdf copy of the article go to the main NZIRECE Journal page.
Heuristic Play.
In the modern world where many toys are made of shiny coloured plastic and have buttons to press with flashing lights and noises, it is often easy to forget that simple things can interest and stimulate young children.
In fact these simple things can often be better for them as they have a wider range of textures an
Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a behavioural disorder that results in negative and hostile behaviour from a child.
This article explains:
The signs or what to look for when identifying Oppositional Defiant DisorderWays to help a child with the disorder
The disorder is becoming more common and boys are thought to be more likely to be
Assessing Reading Readiness – 7 Signs a Child is Ready to Go from Listening to Reading.
How can you tell if a child is ready to go from listening to stories to reading stories? The best way to know is to look at the behaviours, skills, and interests which indicate that a child is ready for reading. The checklist can be useful also as
EXPLAINER BY DR SARAH ALEXANDER. August 11, 2022. The question has to be asked, why does the government only fund ECE teacher pay and conditions
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