Proposed pay equity claim settlements for school librarians and science technicians have been reached between the Ministry of Education and NZEI Te Riu Roa.
The Secretary for Education has lifted the Direction made on Monday 30 January for schools and other education providers to close until Tuesday 7 Feb, 2023.
From 16 January to 10 February 2023, the Ministry be consulting on proposed amendments to the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008.
The Accord agreed between the Ministry, NZEI Te Riu Roa and PPTA Te Wehengarua included a commitment to review how schools are resourced for teacher aides.
The Ministry confirms four additional teacher-only days are available for primary and secondary schools - two in 2023 and two in 2024.
In February 2023, new Network Management requirements come into force for the early childhood sector.
A new system is being designed to better support children and young people with the highest learning support needs.
