Press releases and articles

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.

ECE operators and teachers hope the Regulation Ministry finds answers to the over-regulation burden that’s made childcare increasingly unsupportive to work in and unaffordable for families.

Manawatu’s Country Kindy has regained its full operating licence and is taking enrolments, bringing a two year saga to an end and giving a rural community its childcare centre back.

The Early Childhood Council says removing Pay Parity rates for relief teachers will help centres balance the books and bring teachers back to permanent roles.

Sleeping may sound like a simple task, a physical need since the moment we were born. Yet falling and staying asleep are not inherent skills; they are taught and learned over time. Teachers play an important and nurturing role when supporting sleep in education and care settings, by prioritising children’s wellbeing and sense of belonging.

For over five years, Kiddywinkles with support from parents and whānau, has supported The Salvation Army by donating toys for children who may otherwise go without. At Kiddywinkles, people are at the heart of everything we do, and our Toy Drive initiative provides an opportunity for us to give back to our community and contribute to making positive difference in the lives of children.