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One simple fix needed for spiralling ECE relief teacher agency fees

Spiralling relief teacher agency fees can be quickly brought down by excluding Early Childhood Education relief teachers employed in agencies from Pay Parity, say the Early Childhood Council.

ECE Network Management’s removal a case of commonsense

The announced removal of Network Management regulation will even up the playing field, reduce unnecessary time and cost and bring some certainty back to the sector, says the Early Childhood Council.

ECC Advisory Waha Rumaki and PITA

The Early Childhood Council has published an advisory for centres applying for the Waha Rumaki or Pacific Immersion Teacher's Allowance (PITA).

ECE review an opportunity to return focus to children without costly over-regulation

The Early Childhood Council says the new Ministry for Regulation’s sector review is a once in a generation chance to refocus Early Childhood Education.

ECE sector innovation supports FamilyBoost

Following the introduction of the legislation last night, the Early Childhood Council welcomes FamilyBoost because of its potential to help more families access childcare – and is offering its members a solution to encourage families to use it fairly.‍

Budget 2024 will keep ECE lights on, but gaps remain

Early Childhood Education centres will be able to keep the lights on with the cost adjustment announced in today’s Budget, but little else.“If you were in trouble before, this won’t change anything,” said ECC CEO Simon Laube.

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