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$118 million sunk into flawed IT system that won’t pay ECE teachers properly
The Ministry of Education keeps sinking money into Pourato, a new IT system meant to deliver funding for employers to pay Early Childhood Education teachers, despite sector concerns since 2015 about the outdated funding approach.
March 7, 2024
20 Hours ECE funding news a welcome boost for providers
The early learning sector has welcomed the confirmation 20 Hours ECE funding increases in March 2024 will be kept in place. With no changes to the published 1 March 2024 funding rates, it means early learning providers can plan with more confidence for the year ahead.
October 30, 2024
ECE managers’ pay lagging behind, thanks to Pay Parity policies
A comprehensive survey of early learning sector wages shows Pay Parity is having a positive effect overall on average ECE teacher pay, but reveals the diminishing gap between pay for teachers and managers is ringing alarm bells.
August 29, 2024
Auckland early learning centres can open for any parent who needs it
The Early Childhood Council is advising Auckland parents to check with their early learning centre to see if they’re open before travelling to drop their children off.
December 12, 2023
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