Getting ready to support distance learning
We are also preparing supports for some children under five, to help parents and whānau keep their children engaged in learning through play.As tens of thousands of students and ākonga don’t have...
View ArticleTV education channels launching on April 15
Home Learning | Papa Kāinga TV will be free to air, on TVNZ channel 2+1 and on TVNZ on Demand, as well as on Sky Channel 502.It will run from 9am to 3pm on schooldays with programming for children and...
View ArticleSupport package for tertiary students
The Government wants to give certainty to students as soon as possible that they can continue to be engaged in their education and will be supported adequately until such time that tertiary education...
View ArticleTalanoa Ako education programme on radio and mobile app to reach more Pacific...
Talanoa Ako (previously known as Pacific PowerUP) is an education programme for Pacific parents. Since 2013, it has been helping Pacific parents and communities build their educational knowledge to...
View ArticleParents urged to keep children and young people at home under Alert Level 3
Today however, the Prime Minister announced that New Zealand will move to Alert Level 3 from 11.59pm on Monday 27 April.Under Alert level 3, the plan is for schools to re-open for a Teacher-Only Day on...
View ArticleFurther support for tertiary learners
The Government wants to ensure learners in need can access support for distance learning as soon as possible as many don’t have the appropriate devices, internet connections and related support to...
View ArticleClassroom upgrades a boost for regional economies
Classrooms at 600 remote or small schools to be upgraded250 projects restarting, including new schools, expansions and redevelopmentsAdditional projects valued at over $100 million underway in the...
View ArticleWhat education will look like at Alert level 2
New Zealand remains at Alert Level 3. On 7 May however, the Prime Minister announced what Alert level 2 will look like for education services. On May 11, the Government will announce whether New...
View ArticleChanges to NCEA address impact of COVID-19
The wellbeing of students is a priority and the changes - finalised in consultation with the Minister’s NCEA Professional Advisory Group - recognise that disruption to learning and assessment may...
View ArticleFunding boost for early learning
Education Minister Chris Hipkins last night announced a total $320.8 million investment to support the move to higher quality early learning that prioritises the learning, wellbeing and identity of...
View ArticleSchools and early learning services can open on-site for all learners from 18...
On Monday 18 May, all schools and early learning services can open onsite under Alert Level 2. Tertiary education organisations can move to Level 2 from Thursday 14 May.All are safe to attend and...
View ArticleHome Learning | Papa Kāinga TV – supporting teachers and learners
New content is being added over the coming days, including Anika Moa leading the daily waiata (starting 18 May), digital technology, and projects for junior and senior learners by the education team at...
View ArticleBudget 2020 announced
The first stage of Budget 2020 announced on 14 May allocates significant investment in education.Budget 2020 has been extensively impacted by the global pandemic and the public health and economic...
View ArticleBudget 2020: 100% funding band restored for early learning
This reflects the Government’s commitment to quality early learning, and will:Encourage more centres to operate with fully qualified and certificated teachers, and improve the quality of teacher-child...
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Pay equity for teacher aides
We worked alongside NZEI Te Riu Roa and the New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA), to complete an 18 month investigation last year to confirm that teacher aides - who are mostly women - are...
View ArticleFund to support learners to train in high demand areas
The Government has made it easier for New Zealanders who want to train in industries where demand is expected to grow as the country recovers from COVID-19 and have removed costs for learners,...
View ArticleFurther changes to NCEA and University Entrance address COVID-19 impact
The following changes will help ensure that students are not disadvantaged by the disruption whilst maintaining the integrity and credibility of NCEA:Students working towards an NCEA can gain...
View ArticleTalanoa Ako digital app now available
The Talanoa Ako app follows the previously launched Talanoa Ako radio programme to support Pacific parents with distance learning. The radio programme continues to air on the Pacific Media Network...
View ArticleProposed amendments to Education and Training Bill
The Bill brings all of the major legislation on early learning, schooling and tertiary education into a single statute. It supports the Government’s objectives for a learner-focused, high quality,...
View ArticleHome Learning | Papa Kāinga TV continues for younger learners
With most children and young people now back at school, programming for older children has come to an end. However, from Monday 15 June until 3 July programmes for younger children, including Karen’s...
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