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NZ early education sector one of the most sexist in world
Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 9:02 am | ChildForum
New Zealand’s early childhood education system is one of the most sexist in the world with far too few men teaching in the sector and the Government has no immediate plans to correct the imbalance. More >>
Optimism in the early childhood sector is disappearing
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 12:55 pm | ChildForum
Optimism in the early childhood education sector is sinking further, according to the latest ChildForum survey of ECE sector confidence and activity. More >>
Problems with quality control in the early childhood sector
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:01 am | ChildForum
A child at an early childhood centre was left in a swing to go to sleep and ended up with rope burn and bruising to the forehead. More >>
ChildForum Early Childhood Network
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 10:07 am | ChildForum
Confidence in the early childhood education sector remains low, according to a new survey by national early childhood network, ChildForum. More >>
New guide explains legal requirements in plain English
Friday, 26 October 2012, 10:30 am | ChildForum
Did you know that if you are in a management position and use copyrighted material illegally you are liable for a fine of up to $150,000 and up to five years in prison, or that if you do not provide an employee with a signed contract before they start ... More >>
Reducing child poverty welcome but more debate is needed
Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 5:17 pm | ChildForum
There are very real and serious risks for children in the early years of life as kids are particularly vulnerable to severe and persistent poverty thus affecting their future wellbeing, the Children’s Commissioner’s Expert Advisory Group (EAG) ... More >>
Government Early Childhood Education plan short-sighted
Thursday, 23 August 2012, 2:05 pm | ChildForum
The Government’s Better Public Service Action Plan target to have 98% of all of NZ’s children in early childhood education before starting school is short-sighted and could well backfire resulting in worse health, behaviour, and learning outcomes ... More >>
Margaret Mahy – A Tribute from NZ Early Childhood Community
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 5:26 pm | ChildForum
A literary hero for kiwi kids, Margaret Mahy, will be sadly missed, early childhood and education news network ChildForum says. While her sparkling stories leap off the printed page and are enjoyed immensely by children of all ages she will be warmly ... More >>
No Time for Gloom in Early Childhood Education
Tuesday, 27 March 2012, 11:07 am | ChildForum
27 March 2012 ChildForum ECE Network It is not all gloom in early childhood education services as the recent Early Childhood Council (ECC) employers lobby group survey of business confidence amongst its members has made it out to be, ChildForum says. ... More >>
Men in early childhood education
Thursday, 2 February 2012, 10:01 am | ChildForum
Bringing up the paedophile hysteria of the past is not going to help raise the number of men working in early childhood education, a leading ECE expert says. Sarah Farquhar, of ChildForum, who has spent many years researching the role of men in ECE, says ... More >>
How Good Is The Teaching Young Children Get ?
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 5:31 pm | ChildForum
Parents who expect their children to receive a good early education at a kindergarten, childcare or home-based service need to be aware that not all teachers are able to teach well and not all services have conditions that allow effective teaching to ... More >>
Early Childhood Education Study a Wake-up Call to NZ Govt
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 10:46 am | ChildForum
An Australian study portraying the standard of teaching in Australian preschools as "very poor" is a wake-up call for New Zealand’s early childhood sector and political leaders, a leading local childhood education and care expert says. More >>
ECE, Childcare Study A Wake Up Call For NZ
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 10:44 am | ChildForum
An Australian study portraying the standard of teaching in Australian preschools as ''very poor'' is a wake-up call for New Zealand’s early childhood sector and political leaders, a leading local childhood education and care expert says. More >>
Parents With Children Warned On Dangers Of New Year Partying
Thursday, 29 December 2011, 12:10 pm | ChildForum
Dec 29, - Parents who plan to party down this New Year’s Eve are being urged to make smart choices for their child’s care while being aware of the dangers that lurk around unsupervised children. More >>
Early Childhood Education under a New National Government
Tuesday, 29 November 2011, 1:05 pm | ChildForum
The 2011 Election results mean we will see a government very similar to that which we have had over the past three years, but with National having a larger share of seats in the House and therefore, possibly, a stronger ability to do whatever it ... More >>
