The government has axed a Pasifika early literacy project (PELP) which was developed ten years ago and which has had positive evaluation results. The programme supports children who learn in Pacific early learning services to successfully transition to school.
Kindergartens Aotearoa put out a press release this week, addressing their concern about the safety of babies and young children in home based early education and care services.
Whānau Manaaki attended the Living Wage AGM in Wellington last week
This week Whānau Manaaki held a blessing ceremony for our new Clutha-based office at Te Pou O Mata Au Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre.
Kimbolton Kindergarten had its official opening last Friday, with children welcomed into the kindergarten this week.
The Wright Family Foundation made a tax-free operating profit of $32 million last year. NZ Herald Reporter Matt Nippert goes deeper into the story.
Kindergartens Aotearoa says decades of progress has been reversed as the government’s move to reduce qualified relief and fixed term teachers’ pay to the minimum wage takes effect.
Kindergartens Aotearoa says private centres are trying to use the government’s review of regulations to drive down quality and reduce teachers’ pay so they can make greater profits from taxpayer funds.
Whānau Manaaki is to open a kindergarten in the northern Manawatu settlement of Kimbolton, after the early learning centre there closed last week.
Whānau Manaaki representatives attended a select committee hearing this week regarding changes to the Oranga Tamariki Act.
