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The LSC allocation for 2026 will be updated in Pourato by Monday 20 October. 

Eligible schools will see their allocation under 'Staffing > Staffing Entitlement'. 

What in-school LSCs do#

LSCs are experienced, registered teachers with a current full practising certificate. They:

  • support students to get the right help earlier
  • better support teachers to meet diverse learning needs
  • make it easier for families to understand and access learning support at school.

Which schools are eligible for in-school LSCs#

The new LSC staffing entitlement is for schools and kura with learners in Years 1 to 8 that do not currently have access to an LSC.

Schools that access LSCs as part of a cluster will continue to do that.

The document below sets out how access to in-school LSCs will be rolled out.

In-school LSC role information#

Download detailed information about the in-school LSC role, how it fits into the learning support system and suggested interview questions for schools who are recruiting.

How LSC allocations are calculated#

The document below sets out how LSC allocations are calculated.

Eligibility by region#

You can see which schools are eligible for LSCs in each region below.

Te Tai Tokerau, Northland#

Auckland#

Waikato#

Bay of Plenty, Waiariki#

Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti#

Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū#

Wellington#

Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast#

Canterbury, Chatham Islands#

Otago, Southland#

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