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Under-5s in ECE feel the Daylight Saving Switch the Most
Under-5s in ECE feel the Daylight Saving Switch the Most Clocks went forward an hour on Sunday and its young children, our under-5s, who feel
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Under-5s in ECE feel the Daylight Saving Switch the Most Clocks went forward an hour on Sunday and its young children, our under-5s, who feel
Mahuru Māori: is an initiative that can help challenge you to use as much te reo as you can. Depending on your level of fluency this could mean greeting everyone you come into contact with in te reo Māori only, speaking te reo for 2 hours every day or speaking only te reo for the entire month.
Spring naturally prompts conversations about seasons, weather, temperature, and changes in nature.
The countdown to the 2026 election is on, and early childhood education is back in the spotlight.
Some parties have already shown their hand, others are still to come, and policies will continue to shift as the campaign unfolds.
This guide keeps you in the loop and updated regularly so you can compare party positions instantly and follow how their promises evolve.
It’s your fast, reliable way to stay informed on what each party plans for ECE.
The right scholarship can remove huge financial barriers and get you into the teaching profession faster. If you’re thinking about becoming an early childhood teacher, these TeachNZ and Education scholarships could be the support that makes your ECE career possible.
The ECE funding review proposals shift money toward large commercial daycare, cuts pay parity, reshapes equity funding, and overlooks quality, affordability, and small service sustainability.
Easter is a time many children look forward to – chocolate, a long weekend and family time – and it’s likely you’ll plan something at your early childhood service.
Featuring key dates, public holidays, events, and Ministry of Education funding deadlines, this planner helps you plan ahead with ease.
If you want to know whether the ECC’s alarming claims about funding shortfalls hold up and what’s actually happening behind the scenes – this is essential reading. The OECE’s review tells a very different story, making this crucial for anyone who cares about accuracy, accountability, and the future of ECE funding.
Writing and sending a letter to Santa, making presents, Christmas activities and more! Contents Send handwritten letters and pictures to Santa Send the letter to
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