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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
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July 28, 2021
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Kia ora, this week an update on pay rates for early childhood teachers. Also, new research from the University of Cambridge on mother-child pretend play and its impact on mental health.
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Better pay for certificated teachers in education and care services
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No matter which early childhood education (ECE) service your child attends, you want to know that their teachers are being paid fairly for the care and expertise they provide, day in and day out.
Unfortunately, all pay packets haven't been equal in early learning.
Despite the fact that all certificated teachers are qualified and registered with the Teaching Council and hold a current practising certificate, there is a gap between the salary of kindergarten teachers and those working in education and care services.
We are pleased to report that the government is prioritising pay parity for early learning teachers, though.
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Research into mother-child pretend play and the impact of mental health
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Pretend play is a fun way to bond with your under five, and whether you're running a cafe together, putting on a puppet show or hunting for pixies, these collaborative, make-believe moments have far-reaching benefits.
There's evidence that pretend play has a positive effect on children's developmental outcomes, and parent-child pretend play is an important way for littlies to learn the skills and behaviours that will stand them in good stead as they grow.
That said, pretend play isn't always easy for all parents. It takes a certain level of creativity and enthusiasm to play in this way, and new research from the University of Cambridge shows that mental health challenges experienced by mums can reduce pretend play interactions between mother and child.
Today, we look at the benefits of pretend play, and explore this research to see the effect that maternal anxiety or depression can have on this kind of play.
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