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Research
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Reducing Food Related Choking
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The Ministry of Health has produced a pamphlet with information on how to reduce food related choking. Please click to download this pamphlet. It is also available in all of our kindergartens if you would like to read a hard copy.
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Choosing an Early Childhood Service:
The 10 most important things you should consider.
A report by Dr Bradley Hannigan
August 2011
The New Zealand Taskforce on Early Childhood Education (2011) identified that high quality early childhood education is essential for success in later life. Choosing a high quality early childhood provider is a decision that will have a lasting effect on your child and their future (OECD, 2011)
To help you in your decision, the following are characteristics of high quality early childhood settings:
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August 2011
The New Zealand Taskforce on Early Childhood Education (2011) identified that high quality early childhood education is essential for success in later life. Choosing a high quality early childhood provider is a decision that will have a lasting effect on your child and their future (OECD, 2011)
To help you in your decision, the following are characteristics of high quality early childhood settings:
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A brief list that explains why kindergartens offer the best possible start for your children
From the very first New Zealand Kindergarten (est. Dunedin in 1889), Kindergartens have always aimed at meeting the changing needs of society by doing our level best for children and their families.
The Nelson District Kindergarten Association is committed to providing your child with the very best possible start because we believe that high quality education is not only a right of all children, but it is also essential to on-going success in later life.
To achieve a high quality education programme Kindergarten encompasses the following commitments:
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The Nelson District Kindergarten Association is committed to providing your child with the very best possible start because we believe that high quality education is not only a right of all children, but it is also essential to on-going success in later life.
To achieve a high quality education programme Kindergarten encompasses the following commitments:
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The first 5 years are the most important...
The first five years of life are the most important for establishing the best foundation for children’s future learning (Carr, 2001; Ministry of Education, 1996; Taskforce Report, 2011).
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Why qualified teachers still matter...
Research recently published by Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa / NZ Childcare Association confirms that 100% qualified teachers make a difference:
"The results were clear: children experience a higher standard of learning and
care in services where all teacher are qualified." (Nancy Bell, NZ
Childcare Association Chief Executive)
Click here to read the full research report...
"The results were clear: children experience a higher standard of learning and
care in services where all teacher are qualified." (Nancy Bell, NZ
Childcare Association Chief Executive)
Click here to read the full research report...