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Political Views and Party Policies

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The articles here provide a record of political perspectives and policies in regards to early childhood education and care.  Discussion of reactions, likely responses, and intended or unintended consequences are included in some articles. 

If you are also interested in reports of meetings and presentations at political forums click here to go to the Meetings page.

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1 Compare Party Policies by Topic/Subject (2011)
2 Party Policies for Early Childhood Education Going into the 2011 Election
3 Commentary on the ECE Taskforce 2011 Report "Amazing Children"
4 Budget 2011 and Early Childhood Education
5 Government ECE Taskforce - The Meaning of this for Early Childhood Education (2010/11)
6 Politicians Views on Parenting and ECE
7 2008 Regulations: Closed Door Sleep-Room Requirement
8 Early Childhood Policy Going into the 2008 Election
9 Likely Consequences of the 20 Hour Free Early Childhood Education Policy (2007)
10 Labour Party & National Party Early Childhood Policies 2005
11 Motivations behind Increasing Government Investment in ECE
 
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