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Research
Another Educational Resource we provide to our Members is learning through the knowledge gained from Research. Please take the time to browse the Research Resources provided below.
For further information regarding research please contact the Federation Secretary, secretary@playcentre.org.nz.
Supporting Playcentre in the 21st Century
30/09/2008
The authors: Bernard and Maureen Woodhams, Woodhams Research Associates
Overview
Playcentre is a unique part of the early childhood education (ECE) and family support sectors. It provides holistic programmes based around the whole family, rather than just the child and where education is seen as an integral part of life rather than something that occurs only in an institutional context.
The purpose of this report is to provide a factual basis for understanding the needs of Playcentre and suggestions on how the Government and Playcentre Federation can support Playcentres and ensure their long term viability.
The first chapter of the report provides background on Playcentre and how it works. The second and third chapters outline the results of our research on the costs of providing Playcentre, and the issues currently affecting centres and the Playcentre movement. The report concludes with recommendations.
Click on the link below to read a full copy of this research report:
Supporting Playcentre in the 21st Century | 
