Around 96.8% of children in New Zealand attend some sort of Early Childhood Education at some point before entering school. 

Some begin right from a few months old, while some are only enrolled at 2 or 3 for kindergarten. 

But why is ECE so important? 

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Around 96.8% of children in New Zealand attend some sort of Early Childhood Education at some point before entering school.&nbsp;
Some begin right from a few months old, while some are only enrolled at 2 or 3 for kindergarten.&nbsp;
But why is ECE so important?&nbsp;
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The Weekend Collective on Newstalk ZB is an intelligent and fun take on the life you live and what you love. From Barrister to singer to recording artist and concert producer, including performing the national anthem for the All Blacks, you name it, Tim Beveridge has done it. Joined by a range of special expert guests throughout the afternoon, The Weekend Collective will cover off the issues of the week, politics, parenting, finance, wellness and property.

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Heather Taylor: Access to ECE is essential for all families

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/3bf9c20a-a79a-4932-bc46-b350006266eb/transcript