Press releases and articles

The Early Childhood Council is welcoming today’s announcement of confirmed changes to the regulation of early childhood education and care.

A child's preparedness for primary school begins long before they step into a classroom. Each year, their knowledge, social skills, oral communication, literacy, and numeracy develop, ensuring they are well-equipped to accelerate their learning.

Children in Aotearoa New Zealand grow up surrounded by animals. Whether through songs, books, toys, or real-life experiences, animals capture children’s curiosity and provide meaningful opportunities for learning. In fact, 71% of households with young children (aged 0-8) have at least one companion animal according to a recent study from Companion Animals New Zealand (2024).

Musical play is about so much more than simply singing a lullaby and banging on a drum. Sound exploration starts in the womb and is threaded through everyday ECE experiences. Teachers can help to support this learning in a number of ways, irrespective of personal ability.

Why is Emotional Intelligence (EI) being seen as the secret sauce in leadership circles? Might it be relevant to your personal and centre strategy in 2025? Learning the principles and practical applications of EI helps us manage both our own emotions and those of people around us.

A Waitara community childcare centre with 52 children and a 44 year history is being forced out of their premises after a series of failures by Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).