On 19 August 2016 the Minister of Education released next steps to modernise a fully inclusive education system that puts the progress and achievement of all children and young people at its heart.
Special education is a major priority for the Ministry and we are working with others to improve the system through the Learning Support (previously Special Education) Update.
We’re looking at the whole education system including our Ministry of Education responsibilities - from early childhood through to tertiary education.
We’re building on improved inclusivity to ensure all learners receive any additional support they need to make progress, succeed personally and achieve educational success.
You can read more about the Learning Support Update here.
Documents and links
The links below provide briefings and advice to the Minister of Education leading to the July 2016 Cabinet paper:
- Cabinet paper: Strengthening Inclusion and Modernising Learning Support 4 July 2016
- Note to Minister: Strengthening Inclusion and Modernising Learning Support 4 July 2016
- Report to Minister: Special Education Update 16 Nov 2015
- Report to Minister: Special Education Update 23 September 2015
- Report to Minister: Special Education Update 18 June 2015
- Report to Minister: Special Education Update 31 March 2015
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Please email any questions to: special.education@education.govt.nz
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