Safety checking workers and child protection policy for schools and kura
These are requirements under the Vulnerable Children's Act 2014.C hild Protection Policy (CPP)Safety checkingWorkforce restriction informationImplementation of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 in...
View ArticleAccess to Hika Lite Māori Language App
The Ministry of Education has partnered with Hika Group to support te reo Māori in early learning.Early learning services are eligible for free access to Hika Lite, an e-learning Māori language app,...
View ArticleApple AC wall plug exchange programme
Apple has advised that in very rare cases the two-prong Apple AC wall plug adapters may break and create a risk of electrical shock if touched. These adapters were shipped to New Zealand and some other...
View ArticleEarly Learning quality update – February 2016
Licensing and certification criteria amendments for the Vulnerable Children Act Preparing for the new food safety lawChildren’s Workforce Survey – reminderDuty holders under the Health and Safety at...
View ArticleNews from ERO – The Education Review Office
Kia oraHappy New Year. I hope you had a relaxing break.There have been a number of changes at the Education Review Office recently and I want to share these with you. Following Dale Bailey’s...
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Early Learning Regional News – February 2016
Tai TokerauAucklandWaikatoBay of Plenty-WaiarikiHawke’s Bay, GisborneTaranaki, Whanganui, ManawatuWellingtonNelson, Marlborough, West CoastCanterburyOtago, SouthlandTai Tokerau regional updateKia ora...
View ArticleLegislative changes: schools and early learning services
Vulnerable Chidren Act 2014Health and Safety at Work Act 2015Food Act 2014 Vulnerable Children Act 2014There are 2 key requirements for schools, kura and early learning services under the Vulnerable...
View ArticleNancy Bell, new Director of Early Learning in the Early Learning and Student...
We are pleased to announce that Nancy Bell will be joining the Early Learning and Student Achievement team in late March as Director – Early Learning.Nancy will be responsible for driving the group’s...
View ArticleFields of Remembrance
In 2015, the Ministry partnered with the Fields of Remembrance Trust on the Fields of Remembrance in Schools and Kura project. Approximately 2,500 commemoration packages were delivered to all schools...
View ArticleEarly Learning funding reminders – February 2016
Coming soon - ECE Funding Handbook annual updateRS7 Return update for October 2015 to January 2016 funding periodPlaygroup funding updateComing soon – ECE Funding Handbook annual updateWe have...
View ArticleHealth and wellbeing programmes
We are reviewing and updating the health and safety guidance we provide to schools/Kura – key items will be available in March 2016. While these resources are generally for use by schools, early...
View ArticleHe Pānui Kōhungahunga – the Early Learning Bulletin
We want to hear from you too. If you have any comments or want to share community stories and successes, please email us: ece.info@education.govt.nz .Calendar of key ECE Ministry dates for 20162016...
View ArticleFinancial management - information for Boards
Collectively, all members of a school board are accountable for the funding and other resources allocated to the board.A regular financial management report to the board will provide:income and...
View ArticleLeadership
We are reviewing and updating the health and safety guidance we provide to schools/Kura – key items will be available in March 2016. While these resources are generally for use by schools, early...
View ArticleMajor upgrade for Thorndon School
Work at Wellington’s Thorndon School, which first opened in 1852, will begin in late 2016. This includes new teaching and administration blocks and the refurbishment of an existing building to become a...
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Senior Advisers: Refugee and Migrant Support contact details
Title has changed: Senior Advisors:Advisers:Refugee and Migrant Support contact detailsAbdirizak Abdi, Lead Advisor Migrant and Refugee Education Phone +64 7 858 7148 Fax +64 7 858 7131 Email...
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