CHILDForum is led by Dr Sarah-Eve Farquhar. Sarah-Eve has a strong commitment to making a positive difference for children through research that helps to inform policy development and parenting and teaching practices. Sarah-Eve has four young children, and she has been a teacher, teacher educator, and a University academic. She has long been a champion of men in Early Childhood Education in New Zealand.

Males in Early Childhood – Australia   "Blokes can do it as well"

The group aims to be at the forefront of change where male staff and male volunteers will be accepted as being essential in early childhood services. Males have something to offer that is different to what females have to offer. Male identity is important for young children and contributes to their development. Men working in this field should not have to feminise themselves in order to ‘go under the radar’, but should be able to be themselves, so that young children see men as caring and nurturing. The group acknowledges the great work that female staff and mothers do, and we are also about recognising the strengths that men can bring to the service.

Menteach

is a non-profit clearinghouse for both men and women seeking information and resources about men teaching.

If you are a man thinking about teaching or currently teaching you’ve found a place to connect with others who share your vision for children and society. If you are a researcher, university or college student or faculty, a legislator or from the media, you'll find information to answer your questions. MenTeach is about children's success. We want a diverse workforce, both men and women teachers, educating and caring for our children.

ECEMEN-L Discussion List

is an open, unmoderated Listserv dicussion list intended for any man or woman who would like to discuss the issue of men working in the field of early childhood education. Topics of discussion include organizing a men's caucus; activities, presentations, etc. at local and national conferences; examining barriers to men entering the field; recruiting ideas; dealing with sexual abuse accusations; retaining the male staff members in your programs; and experiences of men in early education in other countries. The list is co-owned by Bruce Sheppard, representing the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Men’s Caucus, and by the Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative at the University of Illinois 

ECEMEN-L Archives:  Archives of the ECEMEN Discussion List  from January 2006

In January 2001 Men in Childcare held discussions with Stevenson, Telford and Jewel & Esk Valley colleges with a view to setting up childcare training for men. It was decided that the best way of encouraging men on to an evening course was to make it accredited and not just another taster session.

Feedback from the advertising campaign indicated that the vast majority of men were attracted to an advert, which had been aimed specifically at men. Males responding to the advert were also drawn to the course as for once they would be in the majority in a classroom full of childcare students.

NZ's potential in early childhood education

"Sometimes Kids Need Hugs", teacher says...

That this House congratulates the recent success of National Childcare Week and Sure Start month; recognises that men should have an increased role in providing good quality childcare and within the Sure Start programme; recognises the importance of good male role models for children; and welcomes the Government's recent call for men to consider a career in childcare. 4 Jul 2005

 Come Back, Mr Chips

Stereotyping, low pay, lack of role models. Why the number of men teaching in schools is at a 40-year low.