January consultation on proposed changes to Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008
From 16 January to 10 February 2023, the Ministry be consulting on proposed amendments to the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008.
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Regulatory change to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in early learning services
To minimise the risk of children choking while eating, licensing criteria for early learning services are being amended.
Local state of emergency in Napier due to flooding
The local state of emergency declared in Napier due to widespread flooding remains in place.
Clear direction set for the education system
Based on feedback from 50,000 New Zealanders on the future of education, the Minister of Education has published a Statement of National Education and Learning.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is here!
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is here!
Māori TV’s Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora back to support learning for tamariki and rangatahi
Māori TV’s Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora back to support learning for tamariki and rangatahi
‘Biggest education changes in decades’ enacted
The Education and Training Act 2020, containing the biggest changes to New Zealand education in decades, has passed all stages in Parliament and become law.
$199 million education wellbeing package now complete
Learners who feel safe and confident in themselves and their learning environments, are those who best engage and achieve in education, in work and in life.
Refreshed Māori Education Strategy released
Ka Hikitia is the Māori Education Strategy and Tau Mai Te Reo is the Māori Language in Education Strategy.
$66 million for learner and educator wellbeing
The Government will provide a $50 million Urgent Response Fund (URF) for centre-based early learning services, schools and kura.