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Early childhood education advocates give screen time policy mixed report card
Digital Literacy

Early childhood education advocates give screen time policy mixed report card

Parents may get clearer progress reports under National's plan, but experts warn a blanket screen ban could curb useful classroom technology.

By Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2026
Reso launches AI dispute platform for New Zealand HR
Software-as-a-Service

Reso launches AI dispute platform for New Zealand HR

Rising grievance filings and scrutiny over AI errors in legal work are boosting demand for tools that assess workplace disputes earlier.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
QBE provides support for the growth of a resilience culture
Disaster Recovery

QBE provides support for the growth of a resilience culture

Grant funding will back New Zealand groups tackling climate risk and inclusion, as QBE links recovery support to stronger resilience.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026

Global Stories

Early Childhood Education stories

OWNA rolls out AI daycare platform on Oracle cloud
Software-as-a-Service

OWNA rolls out AI daycare platform on Oracle cloud

Hundreds of educators could spend less time on paperwork as the new system automates family updates and other childcare admin tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
GTIA plans to boost charitable giving to USD $5 million
Disaster Recovery

GTIA plans to boost charitable giving to USD $5 million

GTIA aims to boost its charitable giving to USD $5m in 2026, more than doubling the USD $1.91m it distributed to 45 non-profits in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Procare expands support for early childhood education
EduTech

Procare expands support for early childhood education

Procare Solutions optimises support for ECE providers in 2023, launching innovative tools such as Vine Assessments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Early Childhood Education stories

Humanforce named major contender in two Everest tests
Data Analytics

Humanforce named major contender in two Everest tests

The dual Everest Group recognition strengthens Humanforce's push to sell a broader HCM suite to frontline employers in regulated sectors.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2026
Ruby O'Rourke launches SAFE for child safety in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

Ruby O'Rourke launches SAFE for child safety in Australia

Rising scrutiny of child care providers is driving demand for earlier risk detection, as the platform logs everyday observations into patterns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Green Bean Studios reports record sales & new links
Education, Learning & Training

Green Bean Studios reports record sales & new links

Rising demand from schools and councils has helped the Manchester-based children's learning business post its strongest sales months yet.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Flinders study finds AR glasses boost junior science
Artificial Intelligence

Flinders study finds AR glasses boost junior science

Junior pupils showed stronger science understanding and teamwork when AR glasses were paired with classroom screens in a Victorian trial.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal
Marketing Technologies

Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal

Strong search demand for children’s designs is prompting Canva to expand licensed content, with more than 60 PEPPA PIG templates now live.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Canon launches Workplace AI to boost security & efficiency
Surveillance

Canon launches Workplace AI to boost security & efficiency

Canon unveils Workplace AI, an Edge AI surveillance solution enhancing real-time security and efficiency across sectors, supporting Singapore's SGD $1bn AI strategy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
CCTV to be trialled in 300 childcare centres under AUD $189m plan
Data Privacy

CCTV to be trialled in 300 childcare centres under AUD $189m plan

Australia to trial CCTV in 300 childcare centres as part of a AUD $189m plan to boost child safety and improve oversight in early learning settings.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, promoting active learning play
Early Childhood Education

VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, promoting active learning play

VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, an AUD $129.95 motion-sensing console that blends active play with education for children aged 4-11.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Humanforce partnership transforms HR at Story House Early Learning
Human Capital Management

Humanforce partnership transforms HR at Story House Early Learning

Humanforce partners with Story House Early Learning to transform HR operations, cutting staff turnover by 5% and empowering 1,500 employees with streamlined processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Government's 15% pay rise for ECE staff misses core issues
Artificial Intelligence

Government's 15% pay rise for ECE staff misses core issues

The Federal Government's recent 15% pay rise for Early Childhood Education staff is insufficient to address key issues like excessive paperwork contributing to high turnover.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
LoveHeart AI tool aims to revolutionise Australian early education
Artificial Intelligence

LoveHeart AI tool aims to revolutionise Australian early education

An Australian startup, LoveHeart, has unveiled the world's first AI-based teacher's aide, aiming to revolutionise early childhood education and cut educators' paperwork by 4.2 hours weekly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024