Online ESOL support for students in schools
We have a new online ESOL programme available to intermediate and secondary schools that have students who are new learners of the English language.This programme on the Virtual Learning Network is...
View ArticleAchievement Challenges
Once a Community of Learning | Kāhui Ako has been approved by the Minister of Education, its members meet to look at the data and discuss factors affecting achievement for students in that region. From...
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Reference Designs for Standard Classroom Block Upgrade
AboutUsing the Reference DesignsUse the Reference Designs when planning to upgrade a standard classroom block. These include designs specific to each block type and have most of the information needed...
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Project management
Meeting our project management requirementsThe Government has a significant investment in school land and buildings. To protect that investment, the Ministry has developed requirements for managing...
View ArticlePM’s Education Excellence Awards open for 2017
Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards open for 2017.The annual awards celebrate and recognise the outstanding work taking place in schools, kura and among early learning providers throughout New...
View ArticleFood safety for Schools and Kura (Food Act requirements)
What schools need to do to comply with the lawDepending on the type of food that is prepared, served or sold and the level of food safety risk involved, schools may be required to operate under a Food...
View ArticleFour Year Plan and statements of intent
In this sectionFour Year Plan 2016-2020 - The Ministry of Education's Four Year Plan 2016-2020 sets out what we’re trying to achieve and how we’re going to do it.Four Year Plan 2015-2019Four Year Plan...
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Game of Awesome wins design award
Game of Awesome is a fun card game designed to inspire Year 5-8 students (particularly boys) to develop their writing skills.Designed for up to 6 players, the cards can be used to quickly generate and...
View ArticleSurplus school property
Rationalising surplus school propertyReleasing surplus school property for disposalDisposing of school housesReceiving proceeds from the sale of surplus school propertyRelocating surplus school...
View Article1. Engaging a 10YPP Consultant
Title has changed: 1. Engaging a 10YPP Consultant (Property Planner)
View ArticleNew Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA)
NZSTA supports school boards of trustees in their governance and employer roles. Schoolsroles. Schools do not have to be members of NZSTA to access the Advisory and Support Centre or specialist...
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Rangiora’s Fernside School to get extra classrooms
Around $750,000 will go towards building 2 new classrooms at Fernside School, which first opened its doors in 1886.Principal David Taylor says the school’s students were excited to hear the news at a...
View ArticleSector support for schools and kura
You can find agencies providing support in one or more of these areas, in the matrix below. You could also use these tools from ERO and NZSTA to help you identify which areas your school/kura might...
View ArticleAnnouncements on Communities of Learning | Kāhui Ako
See the Education Minister's previous announcements on the formation of Communities of Learning | Kāhui Ako:May 2016November 2015August 2015April 2015December 2014
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Communities of Learning | Kāhui Ako
Each Community of Learning | Kāhui Ako sets shared goals, or achievement challenges based on the particular needs of its children and young people. Once these have been endorsed by the Minister of...
View ArticleInvesting in Educational Success
How IES will help to raise educational achievementCommunities of learning across the countryWorking with the education sector on the details of IESInformation sheetsFor more informationRelated...
View ArticleJoining or forming a Community of Learning | Kāhui Ako
Contact your local Director of Education to discuss what's involved. You can also ring 0800 IES INFO (0800 437 4636) or email IES.team@education.govt.nz Early learning and post-secondary education...
View Article1. Engaging a 10YPP Consultant
A Ministry-trained 10YPP Consultant must prepare your 10YPP. The training they must complete includes:Introductory Condition AssessmentAdvanced Condition Assessment10YPP trainingany other training we...
View ArticleNational Student Index (NSI)
Information about the NSI Authorised Information Matching ProgrammeBackground information on the National Student Index (NSI)National Student Index (NSI) queries Tel 0800 422 599 or email...
View ArticleAccessing the National Student Index (NSI)
Tertiary Education Organisations (TEO's) that receive EFTS (Equivalent Full Time Students)-based funding, or that offer qualifications approved for student loans and/or allowances, will have access to...
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