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A good start for all in ECE policy

Chris Carter

05.11.2008

The right of all 3-and-4-year-olds to access 20 Hours Free ECE is enshrined under Labour's Early Childhood Education policy released today by Education Minister Chris Carter.

"Since being launched last year the number of free ECE enrolments has hit 88,984 - 93 per cent of eligible children.

"Labour wants to see all young children enrolled in early childhood services and is committed to ensuring that 20 Hours Free continues to benefit families across New Zealand...  more +

Education plan for the future

Chris Carter

04.11.2008

Labour's Education Minister Chris Carter says Schools Plus forms the basis of Labour's Education policy, released today, and that it also includes good news for small rural schools.

Labour's plan for the future of New Zealand education shows a firm commitment to rolling-out Schools Plus; ensuring that small sole charge rural schools have a minimum of two teachers; addressing issues of low-pay among school support staff; continuing to increase operational grants for all state...  more +

Nats fail education test

Chris Carter

03.11.2008

Labour's Education Spokesperson Chris Carter said today that National's Education policy continues to promote increases in spending on private schools.

John Key has given more details today on his earlier promise to increase government spending on private education, announcing an immediate injection of $10 million in 2009 for the private school sector," Chris Carter said.

"I am not surprised that Mr Key has acted immediately to boost priv...  more +