COVID-19 update for early learning services - 30 March
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Home-based care for children of essential workers
Funded childcare for essential workers ended at midnight on Friday 8 May 2020 and is no longer available.
Nationwide alert system for COVID-19
The Prime Minister has introduced a nationwide alert system for Covid-19.
Te Ahu o te Reo Māori to continue in 2020
Minister Davis has announced that Te Ahu o te Reo Māori will continue to be delivered through the first half of 2020.
Early Learning Action Plan released
A new action plan will set the direction and vision for early learning for the next 10 years.
Temporary increase in discretionary hours for teacher-led centre-based early learning services
The Government has temporarily increased the number of discretionary hours available to teacher-led centre-based services.
Consultation has started on changes to person responsible regulations
Today the Ministry of Education is beginning consultation on two proposals aimed at easing pressure on teacher-led ECE centres.
Healthy Active Learning to rollout in early 2020
Healthy Active Learning is a new $47.6 million initiative that will be delivered as part of the Government’s 2019 Wellbeing Budget.
Shaping a Stronger Education System with New Zealanders
'Shaping a Stronger Education System with New Zealanders’ is a blueprint for change based on the rich conversations we have had with almost 50,000 New Zealander
OECD report confirms New Zealand education system is performing well
New Zealand’s education system continues to perform well compared with other developed countries, with high levels of participation and achievement.