Dr Farquhar presents "What YOU want to know about Early Childcare & Education Services"

"Early childhood education" is one of the fastest growing industries in New Zealand. But is this a good thing for children?

Dr Sarah-Eve Farquhar challenges parents and professionals to think about the decisions they make for young children. Could their wellbeing, educational achievement and development be at risk?

This DVD covers:

• What you can expect to see happening in any service so you can think about what you like and what is best for children.
• The benefits for children and the worrying effects according to the best research evidence.
• Costs to families.
• Some further options to consider.
• Clarification of what "quality" early childhood education means.
• What makes for the best service for parents and children.
• A range of questions asked by parents and professionals and Dr Farquhar's responses.

Below are a small selection of video clips for you to view online. To view the full DVD order a copy here.

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Introduction (1,288 KB)

An Enriching Environment (2,725 KB)

Parent Involved Centres (1,055 KB)

Kindergartens, Preschools and Childcare Services (2,068 KB)

Home-based Services (1,863 KB)

Personal Education and Care Arrangements (2,375 KB)

Settling Children (4,457 KB)

Noise, Overcrowding & Centre Selection (1,951 KB)

Type of Qualification held by staff (2,206 KB)

Parents not being made to feel stupid (2,923 KB)

Fathers (2,134 KB)

Breastfeeding (4,034 KB)