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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
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March 31, 2021
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Kia ora, this week we take a look at Te Hurihanganui the Ministry of Education's blue print for reducing bias and inequity in the education system and learn how it hopes to boost the wellbeing of our youngest learners. Also, six magical Easter ideas for the long weekend.
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A blueprint to address racism and inequity in education
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A large percentage of children do very well in their early childhood education and go on to achieve great things at school, however this is not the case for all.
There's a wide gap between our highest and lowest-performing pupils, with Unicef ranking our education system as one of the most unequal in the developed world; and there's longstanding concern that our system is failing Maori learners.
Unconscious bias, overt racism and inequity continue to affect the wellbeing and achievements of akonga Maori, and in recognition of this, the Ministry of Education is implementing a Maori-led, community-focused blueprint for systemic change.
Here's how early learning services, schools and others are working together to address racism and inequity in education.
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6 magical ways to celebrate Easter Sunday
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Bunnies and baskets and chocolate, oh my!
There's lots to love about Easter Sunday, and to make the day extra special for your under five, here are six ways to create magical moments at home.
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