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.
School news
News for the schooling sector.
Review of how schools are resourced for teacher aides
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.
Ventilation study gets underway at three schools
CO2 monitors will be temporarily installed at three schools this week.
Consulting on draft physical restraint rules and guidelines
The Ministry is seeking feedback on draft rules and guidelines on the use of physical restraint in schools.
Emergency benefit and international students
From 1 December 2020, people on temporary work, student or visitor visas who can’t return home and can’t support themselves due to the impacts of COVID-19 may g
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.
Te Ahu o te Reo Māori 2021
Te Ahu o te Reo Māori encourages the education workforce to grow their confidence in using te reo and integrating it into the learning of all ākonga/students.
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.
Remembering Epineha Ratapu as new appointments are made to Ngārimu Scholarship Fund Board
The Governor-General has made six appointments to the Ngārimu VC and 28th Māori Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund Board.