Early childhood education lays the foundation for a child’s lifelong learning, behavior, and health.
During the first five years, children’s brains develop at a faster rate than at any other stage in life. Quality early learning experiences help children build critical cognitive, emotional, and social skills—equipping them to thrive in school and beyond.
Toitū te Waiora aims to understand the current workforce needs of the early childhood education sector, in order to support the development of a skilled and sustainable workforce for the sector and its related industries.