Lunchtime Seminar: Equity in early childhood education
Kia ora koutou. You are invited to a joint Waka Toa Ora and Child Poverty Action Group seminar: Equity in early childhood education - How can we improve children’s wellbeing?
Date: Tuesday 9th March 2021.
Time: 12.45 to 2.15pm. You are welcome to bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be available.
Location: Aldersgate Centre (309 Durham Street - on corner with Chester Street West). Some parking in Chester Street West, Durham Street or nearby Wilsons car park. Limited parking on-site.
A Canterbury DHB case study of a Christchurch early childhood education setting was released in February this year. The study seeks to illustrate the urgency and complexity of issues faced by children and families in early childhood education and highlights the stories of three children.
Early Childhood Health Promoter at Community and Public Health Jenni Marceau, will briefly introduce the study considering in particular:
- How are our children doing in Christchurch?; and
- What are we hearing from teachers?
The wider national issues will then be explored by Dr Mike Bedford - Senior Tutor in Health Sciences at Massey University. Mike has a Master of Public Health (ECE health needs assessment), and is a specialist in wellbeing and design for early education and care. He has nearly thirty years’ experience in the sector, including developing the Wellington Regional Public Health Unit’s ECE programme. Mike is the executive officer of ECE Reform a systems-based advocacy group for quality ECE and care.
Register online to attend this Waka Toa Ora and CPAG lunchtime seminar. You can also email Tracy Abbot to register (tracy.abbot[at]cdhb.health.nz). A calendar appointment will be sent following registration.