Operating at the legal staffing ratios places children at risk
I’m hearing stories of a boom in planning for and
New figures show the early childhood education sector remained largely
What are the Big Issues in Early Childhood Education and Care in NZ?
You can learn what’s happened, and about the challenges and changes from the articles and analysis provided here.
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Active supervision is the single most effective way to prevent harm – this article shows teachers, services, and regulators the essential skills needed to keep children truly safe, not just watched.
Parents and caregivers of tamariki in ECE made 80 complaints to the Ministry of Education through the confidential online service on the MyECE website last year.
MyECE is the official website of the ECE Parents’ Council. The council is a volunteer-run, grassroots organisation that
The article explores how no‑touch policies in ECE emerged and why they continue to shape teacher behaviour, raising important questions about what kinds of touch are appropriate, safe, and developmentally necessary for young children. It’s a thought‑provoking read on how fear and policy can influence caring relationships at the heart of ECE.
Spot Checks: Protecting Safety and Standards This opinion article is published as part of our ‘Speaking-up‘ series By Bonnie Te Ara Henare. 11 December 2024.
Funding for Full Pay Parity Coming as Promised, Well Kind Of Opinion articleSarah AlexanderMonday Sept 4, 2023 and updated on Tuesday Sept 5. There are
Teachers Strike Action Boosts Kindergarten Finances. Dr Sarah Alexander. April 3, 2023. OPINION: There is an issue related to the recent teachers strike, that so
Ministry of Education Resources for Pay Parity. Commentary and Analysis by Dr Sarah Alexander. The Ministry of Education has developed a guide to the requirements
Pre-school teachers often earn far less than they could elsewhere with their levels of education. Improving pay and recognition would help develop and retain highly-skilled
Force‑feeding is a hidden harm in early childhood settings – this piece exposes why it happens, why speaking up is so hard, and why children urgently need adults to break the silence.
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
Ministry of Education Lack of Enforcement on Ventilation. July 27, 2022. By law early childhood centres must have adequate ventilation (natural or mechanical) that allows
The early childhood sector has sent a clear message: mandatory reporting of child abuse should become law, with 92% of respondents saying it’s needed to better protect children. This story highlights why the sector wants change and why relying on voluntary reporting is no longer enough.
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