We need to address the ECE sector's concerns so that children with special needs don't start school at such a disadvantage, and so that their transition to schooling can be carefully managed. There are many whanau with children who have significant disabilities and are in need of specialist after-school and holiday care. When these services are available, it enables families to participate in our society by, for example, being able to have a full time job or having their child be able to engage in new recreation and creative pursuits just like other children.
unfavourably mentions a country's nation and history, for example sceptical towards patriotism or national pride