Special education and district offices
Special EducationPhone 0800 622 222 or email special.education@education.govt.nz with questions about special education or if you're looking for an appropriate referral to a district office.Make a...
View ArticleLocal Ministry offices
Local ministry offices are the first contact for schools, parents and the wider community. There are 10 local offices covering New Zealand. Download the map of the 10 Ministry of Education...
View ArticleReview and appeal process for Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS)
The review process for Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) funding can be used when:an application for ORS is declined a student receiving ORS funding has a significant change in their circumstances or new...
View ArticleEarly Learning General News – November 2016
New resource – Early Learning Curriculum: What’s important and what worksProposed information-sharing agreement between the NZ Gang Intelligence Centre AgenciesNew resource – Early Learning Curriculum:...
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Early Learning Regulatory Update – November 2016
Reminder that feedback can still be given regarding update of Te WhārikiMinistry for Primary Industries consultation on proposals to change food safety regulations and noticesChanges to requirements...
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The regulatory framework for ECE
The rules that govern ECE are divided into 3 tiers:first tier – the Education Act 1989second tier – the regulations for ECE services and playgroups, which both came into force in 2008third tier – the...
View ArticleMinistry Bulletin for School Leaders | He Pitopito Kōrero
Calendar of key Ministry dates to December 2016Click on each item to bring up additional details. As new events are added or changes made, these will be mentioned in the Bulletin.View the key dates...
View ArticleProperty updates
November 2016Construction ratesConstruction rates for projects where new square metres are being provided to cater for roll growth have been updated.Construction ratesOctober 2016New asbestos risk...
View ArticleEarly Learning Funding Update – November 2016
Changes to ECE Operational Funding Team contact for regionsDue to increasing demand for advice and guidance on funding-related issues, the ECE Operational Funding Team has made some changes to the...
View ArticleECE Funding Key Dates 2016
Title has changed: ECE Funding Key Dates 20172016Funding Calendar 20172016Day and DateIDDescriptionSunday, 1 JanuarySHNew Year’s DayWednesday, 4 JanuarySHMinistry of Education national office...
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Early Learning Regional News – November 2016
Tai Tokerau regional updateAuckland regional – no update this monthWaikato regional updateBay of Plenty – Waiariki regional updateHawke’s Bay / Tairāwhiti regional updateTaranaki, Whanganui, Manawatu...
View ArticleFunding for ECE services
All information related to operational funding (also known as subsidy funding or bulk funding) is covered in the funding handbook.There are 2 versions of the handbook available:Funding handbook for:...
View ArticleEngagement reports and discussion papers
Advisory Group ReportThe Advisory Group report is a summary of the views of the 18 sector representatives who were provided comment about the proposed changes to the way the education funding system...
View ArticleHe Pānui Kōhungahunga – the Early Learning Bulletin
We want to hear from you too. If you have any comments or want to share community stories and successes, please email us: ece.info@education.govt.nz .Calendar of key ECE Ministry dates for 20162016...
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 ArticleEducation (Update) Amendment Bill
The Education (Update) Amendment Bill (the Bill) amends the Education Act 1989 (the Act) to make the achievement and learning of children and young people central to the early childhood education and...
View ArticleReading recovery travel reimbursements
Teachers eligible for travel reimbursementIn many rural and some urban schools, a teacher (full- or part-time) on the staff of one school travels during the school day to nearby schools to deliver a...
View ArticleOperational funding rates
Here are the operational funding rates.Operational Grant rates 2016 and 2017Operational Grant rates 2016 and 2017Operational Grant rates 2016 and 2017Operational Grant rates 2016 and 2017All rates are...
View ArticleSchool pools – facts, figures and funding
Around 1,300 schools or 60% of schools have pools. Those that don’t have pools can use community or council swimming pools. These can provide a safer swimming environment, better year-round facilities...
View ArticleLegislative changes: schools and early learning services
Vulnerable Chidren Act 2014Health and Safety at Work Act 2015Food Act 2014 Vulnerable Children Act 2014There are 2 key requirements for schools, kura and early learning services under the Vulnerable...
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