What matters most in a school#

What students and parents expect and need from schools has changed over time and is different for different families. You bring your own experiences and ideas about school, and people around you have views too.

It is ERO's job to know what good helpful education looks like. The evidence is clear about the 14 areas of school that matter the most for students to learn and thrive. The ERO guide to schools will help you know what these are.

Talking to your child’s school#

Your involvement with your child’s school makes a big difference.  

The ERO guide to schools for parents and whānau | families explains how ERO reports can be useful and gives you:

• tips for asking questions
• options for raising concerns
• links to other useful resources.

Guide to schools: for parents and whānau – Educational Review Office