Participation has long been the headline indicator of early childhood education (ECE) success. Yet, as the Ministry of Education (2025) notes, participation alone cannot measure quality or protection.
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Every child brings a unique mix of strengths, sensitivities, and ways of experiencing the world. For some, ECE is where they first feel understood.
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Inclusion is not a policy objective; it is a human promise.
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Access to early childhood education (ECE) is often described as a universal right, yet for many families it remains conditional on income, transport, and time.
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Every day, thousands of adults step into ECE settings entrusted with children’s wellbeing. Parents assume each person is trained to recognise and respond to harm.
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Quality in early childhood education (ECE) is not an accident. It is the result of aligned systems that recognise care as both heart work and skilled work.
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