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Why is Pay Parity in the ECE Sector a Dog’s Breakfast?
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
What are the Big Issues in Early Childhood Education and Care in NZ?
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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.
If you are not happy about restructuring proposals for your kindergarten, then here’s a helpful article with background information and questions you could ask. By
The Table below shows the salary attestation pay rates to take effect from1 January 2023 as a result of Budget 2022. For easy comparison, alongside
Hon Chris Hipkins, Minister of Education. By email. 2 May 2022 Tēna rā koe, Minister Hipkins, E kore ngā pūtake e mākukungia e kore
Serious safety concerns at an ECE centre went unaddressed for years. This article uncovers how red flags were repeatedly raised, ignored, and allowed to escalate before the licence was finally cancelled. It’s a must‑read for any family wanting to understand how oversight can fail and what that means for children’s safety.
Parents were kept in the dark about repeated licence breaches at New Shoots Tauranga. This article shows what wasn’t disclosed and what families everywhere can take from cases like this to better protect their children.
We explain why strict attention to choking and allergy risks is essential, and how gaps in current regulations have led to preventable harm. Every educator and service leader must understand and apply these guidelines to keep children safe.
July 9, 2020. The Discoveries Educare Lincoln Road Henderson centre is the latest in the Auckland childcare chain to be closed by the Ministry of
Why children need male teachers, how gender identity shapes their learning, what the research shows, and how services can address discrimination or parent concerns. It also highlights men’s experiences, pathways into ECE, practical advice for encouraging male youth, and scholarship opportunities.
Government Ownership of Kindergartens. Press Release. 13 MARCH 2000. Trevor Mallard. Kindergarten teachers will be returned to the State Sector Act in a clause which
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