Children in early childhood education services have no legal protection
New Zealand’s new Director of Regulation (ECE) position remains without
Funding in early childhood education is under pressure. Here’s why
Who is Who and Does What in Relation to the
ANALYSIS. OECE, 13 May 2025.
The long-running pay equity claim for early childhood teachers – alongside their primary and secondary school colleagues – has been scrapped after Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden last week announced changes to the Equal Pay Act.
But, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the e
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Wage and salary rates, pay scales, employment benefits and conditions Contents – on this page you will find: You’re welcome to join the Facebook group for
Research on children’s risk-taking, safety and resilience in outdoor play and teacher views and worries. Read the full paper below. Or to order a pdf copy of the article go to the main NZIRECE Journal page.
The surprise announcement left many parents stunned and some in tears.
Parents have criticised MIT’s decision and its impact on families and students
ECE Funding Claims and Clarifications Sector notice – November 12, 2025 This month, the Early Childhood Council (ECC) issued a warning in its newsletter, raising
A Dad’s View on Early Childhood Education. By Scott Lancaster. July 14, 2011. As not only a parent but also as someone who works from
Research on how racism and ‘whiteness’ operates within the early childhood research site and research processes. It shows ways that researchers and educators reinforce, rather than reduce the impacts of whiteness and racism, despite the best of intentions. Read the full paper below. Or to order a pdf copy of the article go to the main NZIRECE Journal page.
Lunch and rest breaks.
Working with children is a very busy and demanding job. Employees in different types of early childhood services are often questioning what their entitlements are when they come to breaks.
There is a huge variation of break times across the sector.
So what are early childhood teachers entitled to when it comes
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