Tuesday, 29 November 2011, 1:05 pm

Press Release: ChildForum

Early Childhood Education under a New National Government

The 2011 Election results mean we will see a government very similar to that which we have had over the past three years, but with National having a larger share of seats in the House and therefore, possibly, a stronger ability to do whatever it wants.

Early childhood education was not a key…

Here's National's ECE policy: 

Supporting early childhood education

Early childhood education (ECE) plays a valuable role in a child’s development. It is one of the greatest investments we can make in the future of New Zealand children.

That’s why National has increased spending on early childhood education by 40 per cent since 2008. Today, we spend $1.4 billion on early childhood education, the most ever. That’s almost as much as we spend on the entire Police force.

We…

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With nearly 35% of eligible voters (approximately the same number as voted for the largest party) choosing not to vote the lack of faith in our politicians seems to be huge.

I was disappointed by Labour and the Greens failling to fire up in the national media on education. The Governor General's car being stopped and many other issues that arose all fading to obscurity within the day from a lack of politicians getting in behind them effectively.Meanwhile…

Here's Labour's education policy: 

Sue Moroney - Education Spokesperson

Labour’s education policy recognises children and young people are New Zealand’s future and that…