The Big Issues in Early Childhood Education and Care
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.
For information on position on various important issues go to the page on About Us.
Making a Complaint, the Complaints Process, Steps and Your Rights
Licensed early childhood services must meet minimum legal standards and are expected to exceed these and operate transparently. Complaints are an essential part of keeping…
Men Changing Nappies in ECE: Safety, Rights, and Best Practice
This article explains why male teachers must be able to carry out all caregiving tasks, including nappy changing, and sets out how men can respond…
Active Supervision: Four Skills Every Adult Teaching in ECE Should Know
Active supervision is the single most effective way to prevent harm - this article explains what active supervision is and the four essential skills adults…
Parents made many complaints to the Ministry through the MyECE parents’ website
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…
Touch in Early Childhood Education: Do No‑Touch Policies Belong?
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…
Spot Checks: Protecting Safety and Standards
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.…
Full Pay Parity Coming as Promised, Well Kind Of
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
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…
ECE Participation and Child Outcomes: A Critical Review of the Evidence
This review cuts through political spin to reveal what the strongest evidence actually shows about the effects of ECE. Learn the real benefits and risks…
MoE Guide to Opting-In to Pay Parity and Determining Initial Pay Steps
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…
Pay Parity Campaign Booklet
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 Children: Why Silence Enables Harm
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…
