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Inclusive Education Action Group Is Asking Ministry Of Education To Take Stronger Role Around Disabled Children’s Rights

Friday, 10 September 2021, 4:27 pm | Inclusive Education Action Group

The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) has been following media reports on the disturbing use of restraint on disabled children in Residential Special Schools . Children living in out of home care are vulnerable. For disabled children living More >>

More investment needed for children with disabilities

Friday, 11 November 2016, 2:11 pm | Inclusive Education Action Group

The Inclusive Education Group (IEAG) is giving full support to the rally/picnic to be held at midday this Saturday at the rotunda in the Auckland domain. More >>

Education For All Rally 22/9/16

Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 3:24 pm | Inclusive Education Action Group

Whanau, educators and disabled people are coming together to send a message to Government - your Special Education Update was totally inadequate and it's time to invest in inclusion. More >>

IEAG calls for action on ERO Report

Thursday, 5 March 2015, 5:27 pm | Inclusive Education Action Group

The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) calls for action in response to the latest Education Review Office (ERO) report Inclusive Practices for Students with Special Needs in Schools. More >>

Greens’ Inclusive Education Policy a good step forward

Wednesday, 10 September 2014, 4:58 pm | Inclusive Education Action Group

The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) welcomes the Greens’ commitment to base New Zealand’s education system on the principles of inclusion and the provision of need. More >>

Closing residential special schools makes sense

Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 10:33 am | Inclusive Education Action Group

“The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) supports the Ministry of Education’s proposal to close the four remaining Residential Special Schools and to focus attention on building a new “wrap-around” service for children and young people with complex ... More >>

Inclusive Education – it’s time

Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 11:42 am | Inclusive Education Action Group

The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) welcomes ERO’s report “Including Students with High Needs” which confirms what many parents, teachers, researchers and disability advocates know about disabled students’ experiences at school. More >>

Decision to cut High Health Needs funding

Thursday, 9 July 2009, 2:37 pm | Inclusive Education Action Group

The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) has spoken out against the Ministry of Education's decision to cut the High Health Needs funding needed to support the education of a disabled student at Dalefield Primary School in rural Carterton, as reported ... More >>

National Education policy not so special

Wednesday, 15 October 2008, 9:41 am | Inclusive Education Action Group

The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) is appalled that the National Party, if elected, will turn back the clock for disabled students by promoting segregation in special schools. More >>

IEAG supports IHC discrimination complaint

Friday, 1 August 2008, 11:20 am | Inclusive Education Action Group

The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) strongly supports IHC's complaint with the Human Rights Commission against government policies and practices that prevent disabled students participating fully at their local school. More >>

Lack of political support for Disability Strategy

Friday, 23 November 2007, 10:42 am | Inclusive Education Action Group

The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) is alarmed at Allan Peachey’s recent comments and lack of awareness around special education provision in New Zealand. More >>

New Group to Fight Barriers to Inclusive Education

Tuesday, 21 August 2007, 10:05 am | Inclusive Education Action Group

The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG), which aims to highlight and address the serious difficulties faced by disabled children who are denied rights to participate in education alongside their peers at their local school, will be launched this Wednesday. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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