Planning, undertaking and disseminating research in early childhood settings: an ethical framework

This statement is intended to guide academic researchers, teachers, postgraduate students, managers, licensees and any other persons who may be involved, who plan to conduct or participate in research in early childhood settings. The framework is distinguished from professional codes of ethics for teachers which do not focus specifically on research or teachers as researchers. It identifies some questions, issues and dilemmas that may arise throughout the research process.