2009 press releases
Growth in care of under twos highlights importance of quality - Publication date: 20 December 2009
Centre-based care for under-twos is increasingly becoming the preferred choice for many families and this highlights the critical importance of quality says Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa / NZ Childcare Association Chief Executive Nancy Bell. "For this reason it's important that we understand the factors that make ECE as good as it can be, in order to achieve optimal outcomes for children." more on Growth in care of under twos highlights importance of quality >>
Report outlines vision for high quality early childhood education - Publication date: 2 November 2009
A report released today outlines a vision for a national network of high quality community-based early childhood centres. The report ‘Strengthening Community-based Early Childhood Education in Aotearoa - New Zealand' was authored by Helen May from the University of Otago and Linda Mitchell from the University of Waikato.
more on Report outlines vision for high quality early childhood education >>Let’s recognise early childhood teachers on World Teacher’s Day - Publication date: 30 October 2009
World Teacher's Day is the perfect opportunity to recognise the important role played by qualified early childhood teachers says Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa / NZ Childcare Association Chief Executive Nancy Bell.
more on Let’s recognise early childhood teachers on World Teacher’s Day >>Govt urged to maintain momentum on ECE qualification targets - Publication date: 29 October 2009
Today's announcement by Minister Tolley signals a worrying loss of momentum on the journey towards high quality ECE for all children, says Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa / NZ Childcare Association Chief Executive Nancy Bell.
more on Govt urged to maintain momentum on ECE qualification targets >>Early childhood teacher education is alive and kicking in Gisborne - Publication date: 30 September 2009
"Tairawhiti Polytechnic is not the only provider offering recognised teacher education programmes in Gisborne," says acting Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa / NZ Childcare Association Chief Executive Jane Ewens. "Our Gisborne teaching base has been in operation for a number of years and has provided the Gisborne ECE community with significant numbers of quality graduates through our three year Diploma of Teaching programme." more on Early childhood teacher education is alive and kicking in Gisborne >>
U-turn on sleep rooms reduces parental choice - Publication date: 3 July 2009
The government's decision to perform a U-turn on sleep rooms has substantially reduced parental choice and may negatively impact on children in early childhood education say Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa / New Zealand Childcare Association Chief Executive Nancy Bell. more on U-turn on sleep rooms reduces parental choice >>
Media advisory - 2009 NZCA Early Childhood Education conference - Publication date: 26 June 2009
Members of the media are invited the 46 Annual New Zealand Childcare Association conference, discussing the relationship between early childhood education and the under twos. more on Media advisory - 2009 NZCA Early Childhood Education conference >>
The best solution is more places for ECE teachers - Publication date: 19 June 2009
"The only viable long term solution to the lack of qualified early childhood teachers is to provide more funding for ECE tertiary providers," says Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa / NZ Childcare Association Chief Executive, Nancy Bell. "Right now we find ourselves in the unenviable position of having to turn away almost 200 applicants at a time when centres are crying out for more qualified teachers." more on The best solution is more places for ECE teachers >>
July intake update - Publication date: 11 June 2009
Currently interviews are in progress for the July 2009 intake. more on July intake update >>
Queen's birthday honours recognises leading lights of ECE - Publication date: 2 June 2009
This year's Queen's birthday honours have recognised two leading lights of the New Zealand Early Childhood Education sector. Mrs Iritana Te Rangi Tawhiwhirangi, C.N.Z.M., M.B.E., of Masterton was recognised for services to Maori education. Valerie Burns was recognised for her life long commitment to improving and developing early childhood education in New Zealand.
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