Ministry chooses preferred bidder for major schools building project
The Ministry has entered into final contractual negotiations with Future Schools Partners, and if successful, the consortium will design, finance and construct the schools, as well as maintaining them...
View ArticleMore funding for Computers in Homes
The Computers in Homes programme, funded by the Ministry since 2014 and run by the 2020 Communications Trust, works through low decile schools to provide families with a computer, a home internet...
View ArticleAdvisory Group on Early Learning
Education Minister Hekia Parata appointed the Advisory Group on Early Learning in December 2014. The Group will provide advice to the Minister on how to strengthen the implementation of Te Whāriki, and...
View ArticleAn introduction to Early Intervention Services for Children with Special...
We thought that it might be useful to provide some information about our Early Intervention (EI) service which is a free service. Some of you will be familiar with this already.Who do we work with?We...
View ArticleEarly learning funding reminders
Articles in this news item:New funding claim audit requirements for service providers with multiple licencesPlaygroup Special Grants (PG4 forms)Early Childhood Education Funding Circular InformationNew...
View ArticleTreaty of Waitangi 175: Our Past, Our Present, Our Future
2015 marks the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, our nation’s founding document. Nationally we recognise this important event annually on 6 February. Treaty of Waitangi 175...
View ArticleEarly learning quality update
Articles in this news item:Police vetting for ECE staffPerson responsible reminder for home-based servicesRefreshed guidance for Governance, Management and Administration licensing criteriaHealth and...
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Early Learning Taskforce News
In this News Item:Joining forces - It’s more than just a gameRātana CelebrationsWeymouth ECE Rapid Cycle Change ProjectNgā Potiki Community Action Group Tamariki DaysJoining forces - It’s more than...
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Early learning regional updates
Articles in this News Item:Regional update from Hira Gage (Tai Tokerau)Regional update from Kevin Emery (Auckland)Regional update from Paula Rawiri (Waikato)Regional update from Ezra Schuster (Bay of...
View Article2015 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards-Minister announces Expert...
Hon Hekia Parata, Minister of Education, has announced the 2015 Panel of Experts and Judging Panel.“We need to continue to strengthen the value and status placed on the teaching profession and the...
View ArticleNew Connected Learning Advisory service for schools
From today the Ministry’s new Connected Learning Advisory – Te Ara Whītiki service will give state and state-integrated schools a place to go to seek expert help with their digital learning...
View ArticleImportant information on the threat to infant and other formula
Parents or caregivers may be concerned about this threat. MPI has asked us to draw the following to your attention:MPI is confident that New Zealand infant and other formula is as safe today as it was...
View ArticleNew Zealand Sign Language @ School
The NZSL@School initiative was set up in 2014, when the government announced $11m of new funding for NZSL programmes. It is a joint initiative between the Ministry of Education and the Combined Board...
View ArticleSchools closed 16 March 2015
Schools closed 16 MarchECE's closed 16 MarchList of School closures – Monday 16 March 2015Hawkes Bay / GisborneLytton High SchoolGisborneGisborne DistrictClosedMakaraka SchoolGisborneGisborne...
View ArticleTeachers urged to turn students into ‘data detectives’
Students aged 9 to 18 (Year 5 to Year 13) use a variety of digital devices to answer 35 online questions in English or te reo Māori about their lives and opinions. Students answer questions such as:...
View ArticleEarly Learning Online Consultation
We are especially interested in hearing from:teachers in early childhood, kōhanga reo, Pacific early childhood centres, schools and kurapeople involved in initial teacher education and teacher...
View ArticleChanges to Child, Youth and Family referral forms
Child, Youth and Family (CYF) has made changes to the referral form used by education professionals. The changes are based on feedback from the Ministry of Education and other agencies.The new form’s...
View ArticleEarly Learning funding reminders - March 2015
Inland Revenue Help DeskFunding clarification for home-based servicesMonday-isation of public holidaysSale of an ECE service and funding implicationsInland Revenue HelpdeskInland Revenue has a General...
View ArticleEarly Learning quality update - March 2015
Playground standard reviewEducation for Māori: Relationships between schools and whānau Hand hygiene safety reminderOffering OSCAR and other out of school programmesFirst aid in ECE servicesReminder...
View ArticleEarly Learning Taskforce News - March 2015
Te Rā o te Raukura FestivalPartnering with EFKS NZTe Matatini 2015 – Celebrating our culture togetherTe Rā o te Raukura FestivalThousands of guests turned up to enjoy the many stalls on display at the...
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