Presentation by Major Campbell Roberts to Early Education Federation November 2010 To those that have more shall be given INEQUALITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Children are our future and should be treasured

Social gradients Inequality in ECE The Silver Tsunami An overview 1 2 3

Social Gradients 1 RICHARD WILKINSON & KATE PICKETT

Social Gradients 1

Social gradients 1

Social Gradients 1

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Maori participation in ECE Inequality in Early Childhood Education 2

Maori participation in ECE Inequality in Early Childhood Education 2

Maori participation in ECE Inequality in Early Childhood Education 2

Maori participation in ECE Inequality in Early Childhood Education 2

Rates of enrolment of under 5’s in ECE – Maori v non-Maori rate per 1000 children under 5 Inequality in Early Childhood Education 2

THIS GROUP OF CHILDREN NEED FURTHER INVESTMENT A GROUP OF NEW ZEALAND CHILDREN ARE IMPACTED BY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE

The Silver Tsunami 2

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* Assumes continuation of current NZ Superannuation entitlement The Silver Tsunami 2

* Assumes labour force participation rate of 70% of working age population Additional working taxpayers required to pay for NZ Superannuation The Silver Tsunami 2

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CHILDREN ARE OUR DIMINISHING RESOURCE The Silver Tsunami 2

Rates of enrolment in early childhood education The Silver Tsunami 2

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