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
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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Who is Who and Does What in Relation to the ECE Sector & Contacts Teacher Organisations and Associations NZEI – Union for the industrial interests
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.
Opinion-Editorial on Network Management. Dr Sarah Alexander. May 12, 2022. (also see an update published June 22, 2022) New regulation for Network Management from February
Mother, Father or Special Person’s Day is a celebration of the special person in a child’s life.
It is an opportunity for children to honour the special person who is raising them, who is being their constant support, and their protector.
These special occasions have an interesting history which you might like to read about here. In this article we also give you lots of early childhood appropriate ideas for different events you could offer at your service and activities including gift making ideas.
ECE Regulations Review 2024 – articles, videos, and references. The resources below provide a rich source of information relevant to the ECE regulations review. Minister
Compliance checks are a necessary good, not a burden This opinion article is published as part of our ‘Speaking-up‘ series By Bonnie Te Ara Henare.
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).
Child Observati
Every morning I would feel overwhelmed by the noise level – music was always blasting, kids were crying as we walked in. I felt bad leaving my son in such a chaotic environment, but I had to go to work.
The final straw was when, minutes before I entered that squalid toilet area, I witnessed the team leader leave another child unattended while eating.
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