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APRIL 1, 2018 02 Homelink Some Early Childcare Centres can be dangerous places Here are some horror stories John Gerritsen (RNZ) Nearly every child now attends some form of early education before they start school. But cracks are starting to show in the system and children could be at risk. Many Early Childhood Centres are struggling to make ends meet and teachers say that some are deliberately cutting corners that leave children in the care of too few adults. Overall government funding has increased as enrolments rise, but the amount paid per child has been frozen at times and has not increased in real terms for nearly 10 years. Dangerous practices Now, whistle-blowers warn that dangerous practices are putting children’s safety and emotional well-being at risk. Teachers have told RNZ News that some Early Childhood Centres often operate with fewer teachers than the legally required minimum, and some provide poor supervision of large groups of children. Organisations representing Early Childhood services acknowledge that poor practice is happening and say cracks are appearing in the sector because of years of government under-funding. Standfirst: We are not scaremongering but if you have a child attending an Early Childhood Centre, you should ensure your child’s safety; more important, report anything amiss. Over-Crowded Rooms One teacher who spoke to RNZ News on condition of anonymity said that she worked with children under the age of two in a large Early Childhood Centre, which often failed to meet the minimum requirement of one teacher for every five children. “More often than not we would be running at 35 children in a room that was licensed for 30, with five teachers,” she said. The woman said that the Centre’s managers would count its van driver and cook as teaching staff, even though they were not in the room looking after the children. She said the situation was not safe. Children are at risk at some Centres Tools and Toys: A deadly combination Susan Bates from the Teachers’ Advocacy Group Pictures by John Gerritsen (RNZ Insight) Totally unsafe “Often you would look over and the teachers were not watching the children. There were ropes going around children’s necks, there were children breaking bones, there were children receiving head injuries and a lot of the time these things weren’t being documented by staff. It was really horrific to watch.” The teacher said that when she complained about the situation, she was forced out of her job. Unfair practices Another woman who agreed to talk to Insight on condition of anonymity said she too was forced from her job when she complained about a teacher who was abusing children. “They are grabbing children to take them to the toilet, they are not respecting them, they are holding them down while they are sleeping, they are humiliating them,” she said. The woman said that the children at the Centre were clearly upset by the mistreatment. “There was one child especially (who) would come to me and ask where this particular teacher was, and she would avoid her. You have children who were just wetting themselves because they did not want this particular teacher to take them to the bathroom or to take them for a nap,” she said. Teachers’ Advocacy Group The organiser of the Teachers’ Advocacy Group, a support network for early childhood teachers Susan Bates said that such stories were not uncommon, but most teachers were too scared to speak out or lodge formal complaints. Poor Management Education Review Office figures indicated there had been a slump in quality in recent years. Chief Review Officer Nicholas Pole said that common problems in badly performing services included poor leadership and management, poor teaching, and poor appraisal and development of staff. “ERO’s greatest concerns in terms of ownership structures are with single operator services and those operating a small number of services, where approximately one in five have been identified as being of concern,” Mr Pole said. Funding Issue Education Minister Chris Hipkins said he was still taking stock of the sector. A lack of government funding and rapid increases in enrolments had put early childhood services under strain and there was wide variation in quality. Mr Hipkins said that the Education Review Office and the Education Ministry were good at identifying problems, but they needed new ways of intervening in poor-quality services. “The ability to intervene at that top level, at the governance management level is much more difficult in early childhood than it is in school sector,” he said. John Gerritsen is Education Correspondent of Radio New Zealand. Indian Newslink has published the above Report and Picture under a Special Agreement with www.rnz.co.nz Ourbranches EveryChild comes first in our Rainbow DayCareCentres. Education, Overall PersonalityDevelopment, General Knowledge,Good Behaviour areall apartof our daily routine designed forour children. From owners to teachersand administrativestaff,thereisonly one focus all the time: OurChildren. Which is why, Children love the Rainbow. Children at our Centresare growing. TheRainbow Corner Early Learning Centre 417, East TamakiRoad,Auckland 2013. 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APRIL 1, 2018 Politics, Social Media and Parenthood Venkat Raman The Powhiri venkat@indiannewslink.co.nz Ngati Whatua Orakei’s powhiri, or traditional Maori welcome, began Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said it was a with the blowing of the privilege to officially welcome former US conch and akaranga. A warrior then performed atraditional wero President Barack Obama to New Zealand. and placed ataki or rakau The pair met for about an on the ground in front of hour at Government House in Mr Obama. Auckland on Thursday, March Jacinda Ardern with Barack Obama at the The former president 22, 2018, following apowhiri Government House in Auckland on Thursday, March 22, 2018 (Picture Supplied to was escorted through the to welcome Mr Obama. RNZ) powhiri by Piri Sciascia, Ms Ardern said that their Barack Obama being escorted through the powhiri by “I’m sure his insights would Cultural Advisor to discussions were wide-ranging, but mainly focused on the Piri Sciascia, Cultural Advisor to Governor General of New be the same as what any parent Governor-General Dame Zealand (RNZ Picture by Dan Cook) would have.” Patsy Reddy. future of progressive politics, Advice on Leadership Ms Ardern and her and how to keep the younger generations engaged and Ms Ardern also sought his advice on leadership, saying she were part of the group Partner Clarke Gayford involved. wanted to get asense of his approach to leadership. to Government House. that welcomed Mr Obama “We talked about pressing issues like climate change and The pair did talk about the The Ceremony a little about our agenda here state of political leadership internationally, but she said it was ditional korowai and sat ● First Home She was wearing atra- in New Zealand,” she said. Advice on Parenthood a general discussion about the on the side of the tangata whenua during the mi- The pair also discussed ● Investment Property future of politics, rather than parenthood and Mr Obama ● Residential or Commercial domestic politics. himihi. After the haka shared some tips, Ms Ardern ● Building / Extending / Renovating She and Mr Obama also powhiri, those gathered said. talked about the impact of social media on politics, and the or himene and said that in the tent sang ahymn ● Re-Finance/ Restructure “It was aconversation Ifeel extremely lucky to have had,” need to maintain face to face a karakia before the mihimihi started to welcome Ms Ardern said. dialogue. In terms of the parenting Ms Ardern said that Mr Mr Obama. advice, Ms Ardern said the Obama was particularly appreciative of the taonga he was gift- Ngati Whatua Orakei be- Taiaha Hawke from question she asked him was, “How do you deal with guilt?” ed by Ngati Whatua during the gan the speeches. “Because Ihave no doubt I powhiri. Mr Obama was later am going to experience some She said that Mr Obama had presented with two whale of that in the future as ijuggle the roles that Ihave,” she felt alot of warmth during his tooth pendants from Ngāti time in New Zealand. Whātua Orakei member, said. Homelink ● Buying an Apartment ● Low Deposit ● Self Employed ● Business Loan ● Property Development For all your home loan and insurance needs talk to us... Rakesh Bansal Era Bansal Manisha Kumar 021 030 8135 021 066 7598 info@kiwimortgages.net.nz era@kiwimortgages.net.nz Ex-Banker for years Ex-Banker for years Contact us for FREE consultation Toll Free: 0508 33 22 11 M:021 030 8135 09 903 3602 116b,Cavendish Drive, Manukau City E:info@kiwimortgages.net.nz | w:www.kiwimortgages.net.nz 03 Ngarimu Blair. One for himself and one for his wife, Michelle. He appeared happy and relaxed and wore his gift over his suit. Mr Obama also spoke at an invite-only event organised by the New Zealand United States Council. About 800 people attended -including members of the business and Māori communities and young leaders. Earlier in the day, Mr Obama teed off at the exclusive Tara Iti golf course, south of Whangarei. He spent the night in luxury at the exclusive property, The Landing, in the Bay of Islands. Indian Newslink has published the above Report and Pictures under a Special Agreement with www.rnz.co.nz AREYOUASKILLED MIGRANT LOOKING FORWORK? Work Connect is a free 10-hour programme to help you prepare for the New Zealand job market. Areyou a: • Skilled migrant • Partner of a skilled migrant • An international student graduate (level 7 and above) ApplyforWork Connect now Visit careers.govt.nz/workconnect or phone 0800 222 733 and ask about Work Connect. Eligibility criteria apply.
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