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12-Sep-2006
The Early Education
Federation welcomes Steve Maharey as the new Minister of Education
but also acknowledges the contribution made by Mr. Mallard.
"We look forward to
working with Mr. Maharey on early childhood issues, " says
Federation spokes person, Helen Baxter. “While Trevor Mallard was
the Minister of Education there has been a lot of progress made in
the early childhood sector, much of which has been advocated by the
sector for some time.”
Ms Baxter says that
the Government and the sector have worked in partnership to develop
a long term strategic plan for the sector and they are keen to see
it fully implemented.
“Working together to
achieve common goals is what we are about”, said Ms. Baxter. “We
have appreciated Mr Mallard’s consultative approach and we hope that
Mr Maharey will continue in the same vein.”
The Federation
represents the interests of 17 key early childhood organisations
from around the country.
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