Swings + Roundabouts Spring 2020

 ECE POLICIES BY PARTY This policy overview is correct at the time of going to press - check for updates at ecc.org.nz. References: Labour – Early Learning Action Plan, published December 2019 | National – Education Discussion Document, released November 2019 | Green – www.greens.org.nz | NZ First – www.nzfirst.nz Propose ECE funding system that supports parental choice, affordability and transparency Work towards a sustainable funding framework for community-run early childcare centres Committed to lifting minimum pay rates Increase early childhood funding and prioritise pay equity for early childhood education teachers Strengthen access to PD and teacher training Further encourage and incentivise schools to include ECE services in their CoL Encourage clustering Community hubs Improve child to teacher ratios Additional research investment More compliance spot checks and management Improve parent access to information Further National Party policy ● Create a centre for child development ● Invest in reading interventions ● Develop passports to track child progress ● Improve teacher re-certification processes ● Speed up police vet checks ● Better recognition of overseas qualification ● Financial support for hard-to-staff areas ● More flexible Discretionary Hours policy ● Bonding for new teachers with more support to gain full certification ● Reduce teacher red tape ● Early intervention support for their children receive an assessment within 30 days; Ensuring disadvantaged children are enrolled in and consistently attend Further Green Party policy ● Support schools and early childhood services to have an inclusive culture ● Increase funding for outdoor environmental education ? September 2020 { 11 }