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For specific information and adviceNew Zealand School Trustees AssociationRepresenting and providing support services to Boards of Trustees across New Zealand.Helpdesk 0800 782 435.Child, Youth and...
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Site ownerThis site is owned and maintained by the New Zealand Ministry of Education.Contact usContact details for the MinistryContact details for the Ministry , including regional and district...
View ArticleTraumatic incident management support
As part of its responsibilities to students and the greater community the Ministry of Education, in partnership with individual schools, has a responsibility to ensure that learning environments are...
View ArticleEnrolment schemes and legislation
State-integrated schools, kura kaupapa Māori and designated character schools (s156)The Education Amendment Act 2010, has changed the requirements contained in s11F of the Education Act 1989 ("the...
View ArticleCircular 2006/19 - School records retention and disposal
The circular identifies the requirements that schools, under the Public Records Act 2005, need to adopt to manage their School Records Retention and Disposal.Date 13 September 2006 | Circular number...
View ArticleSchool High Health Needs Fund
The fund helps students learn to manage their own care needs to the best of their ability and as quickly as possible. Some students may become independent and others may need the fund’s support...
View ArticleCircular 2008/17 - Playgroup Funding
This circular is about the process and rules by which playgroups are funded.On this pageIntroductionPlaygroup FundingClaiming Playgroup FundingPlaygroup Funding guidelinesSpecial GrantsAnnual Grant...
View ArticleEligibility criteria for the School High Health Needs Fund
The fund pays for a teacherteacher’s aide. It helps students learn to manage their own needs to the best of their ability and as quickly as possible. Some students may need ongoing support throughout...
View ArticleIn-Class Support funding for students with special education needs
In-class support is new funding that the Government has introduced for 2015, fulfilling a pre-election promise.Who in-class support funding is forWhat in-class support funding providesHow your school...
View ArticleHow the School High Health Needs Fund is managed
To be funded, students must meet the Eligibility criteria for the School High Health Needs Fund . The Ministry’s Assurance and Eligibility Unit decides on students’ eligibility for funding.The funding...
View ArticleOverview of Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS)
ORS helps students join in and learn alongside other students at school. Any student who meets the ORS criteria is included in the scheme.Once a student is in ORS, their funding stays with them...
View ArticleCase study for the Intensive Wraparound Service: Darren, 10 years old
Case Example Three – Darren (not real name)10 years-old on entry, male NZ European Two terms in to intervention – due to finish 2012Behaviours when referred for a wraparound programmeNon-compliance –...
View ArticleResources for students in Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS)
Each student gets a unique mix of resources because:students have access to different levels of other resources depending on the school they attendparents have different levels of involvement with the...
View ArticleNew Zealand Sign Language @ School
The NZSL@School initiative was set up in 2014, when the government announced $11m of new funding for NZSL programmes. It is a joint initiative between the Ministry of Education and the Combined Board...
View ArticleCircular 2005/07 - School bank accounts
This circular is about banking requirements for schools under the recently introduced Crown Entities Act.Date : 3 June 2005Circular Number : 2005/07Category : FinanceSchool bank accountsThis circular...
View ArticleCase study for the Intensive Wraparound Service: Jason, 12 years old
Case Example Two – Jason (not real name)12 year-old, male New Zealand European One term complete (three terms left to run)Behaviours when referred for a wraparound programmeInvading personal space to...
View ArticleCircular 2005/01 - Specific accounting requirements
This circular is an extension of Circular 2004/17 issued October 2004.Date : 6 May 2005Circular Number : 2005/01Category : FinanceSpecific Accounting Requirements CircularThis circular is: an extension...
View ArticleGetting help for students with special needs from the Specialist Teacher...
Teachers from the Specialist Teacher Outreach Service (Outreach Service) can travel to schools in their local areas to support students on the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS). To get support, the...
View ArticleNew teaching space funding
Planning your new teaching spaceFunding services for new teaching space projectsBuilding a new teaching spaceReturning unspent new teaching space funding Planning your new teaching spaceIf your school...
View ArticleKiwi Park School model financial statement
It shows the required content and suggested presentation of annual financial statements prepared in accordance with the new PBE Accounting Standards.Use the Kiwi Park school model spreadsheet and...
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