“Future for Children” First National Early Childhood Policy Forum 2008

Held at the National Library of NZ, Wellington, 2008.

A full copy of the Proceedings of the Future for Children Forum, 2008.

A copy of the survey results on future directions for early childhood policy and the early childhood sector. The survey included questions on teacher registration, training length, and the role of government in funding.

Overview of the Contents of the Proceedings

Investing in Early Childhood Education. Presentation by Hon Chris Carter Minister of Education

Welcome to the Forum and an Outline of some Leading Issues and Questions. Presentation by Sarah Alexander

Early Childhood Education and Care under the UK’s Labour Government. Presentation by Prof Eva Lloyd (London)

The Early Start Home Visitation Programme. Presentation by Prof David M Fergusson

Questioning Contemporary Arrangements within Early Childhood Centres. Presentation by Dr Margaret Brennan

Choices Offered, Choices Chosen – Exploring Participation in Pasifika Early Childhood Centres. Presentation by Pauline Luafutu-Simpson

A Mother’s View and Decisions on Childcare/ECE. Presentation by Anna Dunn, G.P.

Researching Family Leisure: The Views and Opinions of Couples with Young Children. Presentation by Dr David Lamb

Supporting Parents through Early Childhood Centre Networks. Presentation by Dr Avril Thesing

Supported Playgroups and School-Centred Community Hubs: Linking Children, Families and Communities. Presentation by Dianne Jackson (Australia)

The Need for a Cross-Sector Approach to Improving Environments in Early Childhood Centres. Presentation by Mike Bedford

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Making the Funding Work for Your Centre.

There are new pay scales for full pay parity. Services that opt into the kindergarten funding rate must attest to paying their teachers the full kindergarten pay scale!

Other funding options linked to no salary attestation requirement (base funding), and ersatz or fake pay parity (oddly given the names by the MoE of “parity” and “extended pay parity funding”) rates will continue to be offered.

Cabinet promised (Budget 2023 announcement) from 1 November 2023 the same funding that kindergartens are paid for full pay parity will also be paid to all centres that opt-in to pay their teachers on the full kindergarten scale.

Early Childhood Sector Confidence Survey Results 2025

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Casual, Fixed‑Term, or Permanent? What Early Childhood Teachers Need to Know

It’s becoming common for early childhood services to place teaching staff on casual or fixed‑term contracts – when the role is ongoing and really should be permanent.

Since the government changed pay‑parity rules to exclude all non‑permanent teaching staff, we’re hearing from teachers that some employers are now using casual and fixed‑term contracts to avoid paying qualified and certificated teachers the pay‑parity rates they receive funding for. This can mean lost income, fewer rights, and less job protection for teachers who should legally be permanent.

It’s more important than ever to understand your rights and know what type of employment you actually have – not just what your contract says.

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If this is happening to you or to a colleague, it matters. You need to know your rights and be certain about the type of employment you actually have.

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