Press releases and articles

Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is a multi-faith South Asian celebration which universally commemorates the theme of victory of good over evil. This time of year, especially for immigrants from the subcontinent, can be a time where the absence of whānau is heightened.

The Early Childhood Council says the Ministry forRegulation’s Early Childhood Education clarifications announcement is a positive signal.

Tracy and her team at Haven Early Learning Centre recognised diversity of the community they served and changed the way they deliver early education and care to benefit ALL tamariki, kaiako and families, placing specific emphasis on New Zealand Sign Language as the common centre language.

Like many not-for-profits, The Castle faced challenges with a tight budget while needing a functional, easy-to-manage website. The centre needed a solution that allowed them to update their website efficiently without ongoing maintenance fees, allowing them more time to focus on the children.

The Early Childhood Council is welcoming the Government’s Early Childhood Education Food Programme, to be delivered by KidsCan.

The Early Childhood Council supports the pay gains made for teachers, but says the flawed Pay Parity policy delivered by the Ministry of Education from 2021 will slowly destroy providers if solutions aren’t found.