Kindergarten - Committed to 100% qualified teachers
Delegates at the NZ Kindergartens Conference in Wellington last weekend were unanimous in their support for all qualified teachers in permanent, regulated positions in kindergartens.
Read the media release, and lots of other media coverage on ECE here, in our 'In The News' section.
The role that ECE plays in adolescence and beyond
Sir Peter Gluckman was interviewed on Q + A recently, where he talked about the importance of ECE. Read the blog about the interview here.
24 August, 2010
The importance of having qualified teachers in ECE services
16 August, 2010
Today's blog discusses the importance of having qualified teachers in Early Childhood Education services, as evidenced by a recent study undertaken by Harvard University. Read the blog here.
Fostering the successful transition to school and the role of ECE
3 August, 2010
In her blog this week, Clare looks at the factors that play a role in how well children transition from ECE to school. Read the blog and find some useful links here.
Quality ECE has a positive impact on literacy
23 July, 2010
The government is keen to improve literacy. In her blog this week, Clare reminds us that literacy is part of a child’s life from the start – not just from when they start school. Read the blog here.
Treasury's advice to Government on ECE funding
12 July, 2010
Treasury's advice to government on early childhood education recommended funding should be reduced and the costs shifted to parents. In this week's blog Clare questions the basis of that advice. Read the blog here.
Maintaining our reputation as a world leader in ECE
30 June, 2010
This week, Clare's blog talks about how we can maintain our reputation as a world leader in Early Childhood Education, and the impacts of budget cuts on our youngest citizens. Click here to read the blog.
New Kindergartens open...
24 June, 2010
Clare's blog this week talks about the opening of three, very unique Kindergartens across the country. The opening of these three new kindergartens represents a step in the right direction for the sector and should be celebrated. See the blog here.
Promoting quality in Early Childhood Education
15 June, 2010
Clare's new blog reflects on how Kindergarten, with its policy of employing 100% qualified and registered teachers, perfectly embodies the goal of providing quality early childhood education. See the blog here.
Vision doesn't seem to apply to early childhood education
10 June, 2010
Clare Wells new blog post looks at 'A vision for the teaching profession' document, released on 10 June by the Ministry of Education. See blog here.
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