Updating the Pacific Islands Polynesian Education Foundation Act 1972 – at a...
Title has changed:Modernisation ofUpdatingthe Pacific IslandIslandsPolynesian Education Foundation Act 1972 – at a glanceNew legislationThe Pacific Island Polynesian Education Foundation Act 1972 (the...
View ArticleMiscellaneous amendments – at a glance
Title has changed: Miscellaneous amendments – at a glanceNew legislationThere are several amendments included in the Education Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (the Act) to correct previous omissions and...
View ArticleUpdating the New Zealand Council for Educational Research Act 1972 – at a glance
Title has changed:Modernising the governance ofUpdatingthe New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER)Act 1972 – at a glanceNew legislationNew legislation allows the Council to operate more...
View ArticlePrincipal Recruitment Allowance
Boards with significant challenges may submit an expression of interest to the Ministry of Education to be considered for eligibility to offer this allowance as part of the recruitment process. The...
View ArticleEnabling School Boards to employ trainee teachers – at a glance
Title has changed: Enabling school boards of trusteesSchool Boardsto employ trainee teachers – at a glanceNew legislation Boards of trustees can appointThe Bill enables ITE providers to offer...
View ArticleSeclusion in schools
Schools secluding students have been asked to stop the practice immediately and to report any previous use of seclusion to their board of trustees and Director of Education their region. The Ministry...
View ArticleSecondary Principals' Association of New Zealand (SPANZ)
Expertise and supportHow to get supportContact SPANZKey networks Expertise and SupportSPANZ Professional - provides professional support through networks, professional development at the SPANZ annual...
View ArticleTe Whāriki update consultation
This is an opportunity to make sure we have a robust curriculum that ensuresenables our youngest New Zealanders have a great startchildren to learning nowbe competent and in the future.confident...
View ArticleHelping to shape our early childhood curriculum (Te Whāriki)
We’re updating our early childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki, in response to sector feedback and are inviting feedback on the proposed changes.A series of nationwide hui will take place from 4 November...
View ArticleConsultations and reviews
Te Whāriki update consultation opens 4 November closes 16 December 2016Halswell community engagement Education Funding Systems ReviewLincoln community engagement on proposed new primary education...
View ArticleThe Education Legislation Bill
Title has changed:TheEducation Legislation Amendment Act 2016BillItThe Bill amends several Acts, including some parts of the Education Act 1989, and makes improvements to the administrative and...
View ArticleUpdating Te Whāriki
We want the updated Te Whariki to be relevant and valued. Above all else we want it to empower every child to be competent, confident and eager to keep learning.The updated Te Whāriki is expected to be...
View ArticleProperty training and events
TrainingRegional sector forumsConsultant briefings TrainingBooking onto a training sessionEnrolments for our training sessions are managed through the Ministry’s Training Services website .If you have...
View ArticleAnalysis of variance overview and template
An analysis of variance is a statement in which your board provides an evaluation of progress you have made in achieving the aims and targets set out in your charter. It shows parents, whānau and your...
View ArticleUpdating the Education Act 1989
Public consultation on updating the ActPublic consultation on theThe Update took place from 2 November to 14 December 2015. The consultation soughtof the public’s views on 15 specific questions under 5...
View ArticleCriterion 9 for ORS - combined learning and other needs
These students require assistance throughout their schooling from specialists and teachers to access the curriculum and to support the development of Key Competencies and Learning Areas.Towards the end...
View ArticleCriterion 6 for ORS - high hearing and vision needs
A description of ORS Criterion 6.1Helen meets Criterion 6.1 at 4 years 10 months – a brief profileA description of ORS Criterion 6.2John meets Criterion 6.2 at 4 years 11 months – a brief...
View ArticleUrgent health and safety work
On this page:What is an urgent health and safety issue?What to do if an urgent issue is identifiedPay for urgent health and safety workMinistry intervention and supportManage risk from urgent health...
View ArticleNews updates for health and safety
Keeping school pools open over summerNovember 2016School pools don’t have to close over summer. The intention of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 is not to curtail the use of school pools or to...
View ArticleKiwi Park School model financial statement
Title has changed:Annual report (annual finance statement)Kiwi Park School model financial statementThe Annual report contains your school's auditedIt shows the required content and suggested...
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