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Ministry rejects union’s claim of teacher shortage
Monday, 30 July 2018, 3:42 pm | Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education is surprised by NZEI’s claim that New Zealand’s teacher shortage is heading towards disaster point by 2030, says Deputy Secretary of Early Learning and Student Achievement Ellen MacGregor-Reid. More >>
Finalised firearm guidelines for schools released
Monday, 30 July 2018, 9:26 am | Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education and New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA) have today released guidelines for schools developing a firearms policy. More >>
2017 ECE Complaints data released
Wednesday, 11 July 2018, 11:16 am | Ministry of Education
A new report released today by the Ministry of Education reflects the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to giving parents confidence in the early childhood education (ECE) sector, says Deputy Secretary Sector Enablement and Support Katrina Casey. More >>
Young people talking about bullying
Wednesday, 4 July 2018, 12:41 pm | Ministry of Education
A rap song from two students, Paulie Ewing and Te Hoko Te Riini, at Tarawera High School has taken top honours in the performance category of the Bullying Free NZ week competition. More >>
Ministry of Education: Statement on bargaining
Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 6:19 pm | Ministry of Education
Statement on bargaining Source: Ministry of Education -- To be attributed to Ellen MacGregor-Reid, Deputy Secretary Early Learning and Student Achievement More >>
Future direction of early learning
Thursday, 14 June 2018, 3:39 pm | Ministry of Education
A new survey launched today will contribute to developing the government’s 10-year Strategic Plan for Early Learning, says Nancy Bell, Director of Early Learning at the Ministry of Education. More >>
Feedback sought for Tomorrow’s Schools Review
Tuesday, 12 June 2018, 12:01 pm | Ministry of Education
The Independent Taskforce charged with reviewing the way our schools are governed, managed and administered wants to hear New Zealanders’ views and experiences of the schooling system. More >>
Weather closes 15 schools and six ECE
Tuesday, 12 June 2018, 11:12 am | Ministry of Education
There are currently fifteen North Island schools and six early childhood services closed due to the weather. More >>
Progress and achievement now part of Education Conversation
Friday, 8 June 2018, 12:44 pm | Ministry of Education
Progress and achievement now part of the Education Conversation The Ministry of Education is seeking views about student progress and achievement as part of the nation-wide Education Conversation. More >>
Snow closes schools and ECE in Southland
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 1:12 pm | Ministry of Education
There are currently eleven schools and seventeen early childhood services closed in the lower south island as a result of heavy snow. This is impacting 3,799 students and 280 early childcare centre learners. More >>
Bullying-Free Week starts with the launch of ‘Oat the Goat’
Monday, 14 May 2018, 1:51 pm | Ministry of Education
Bullying-Free Week starts with the launch of ‘Oat the Goat’ A unique digital animation launched today by Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin aims to teach children about empathy and acceptance. More >>
Wet weather likely to result in some school and ECE closures
Monday, 30 April 2018, 8:43 am | Ministry of Education
Some schools and early learning centres in the Bay of Plenty and South Canterbury are likely to be closed today due to flooding. More >>
ECE complaints data released
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 1:45 pm | Ministry of Education
A new report released today by the Ministry of Education provides greater transparency and additional information to parents, says Deputy Secretary Sector Enablement and Support Katrina Casey. More >>
Keep in contact with schools after stormy weather
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 10:53 am | Ministry of Education
Stormy weather has forced the closure of a number of schools and early learning services in Auckland, Waikato and Taranaki. More >>
Severe weather: Parents should keep in touch with schools
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 9:20 am | Ministry of Education
Parents and whanau should keep in touch with their children’s school/kura or early learning service this morning to get information on possible closures. Yesterday 19 schools and four ECEs closed as a result of severe weather. More >>
Early winter storm closes schools and ECE
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 11:49 am | Ministry of Education
The early winter storm working its way across the country has closed 10 schools and four ECE today. More >>
National tech competition for school students launches today
Friday, 6 April 2018, 11:47 am | Ministry of Education
Deputy Secretary Early Learning and Student Achievement Ellen MacGregor-Reid welcomes the launch of an exciting new digital technologies championship today. This will be open to all New Zealand school students, and designed to encourage greater participation ... More >>
School/ECE Closures at the top of the South Island
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 8:32 am | Ministry of Education
Over 40 schools and 17 early learning centres at the top of the South Island have indicated they won't be opening today (Tuesday) following severe weather warnings for the region. More >>
BOP parents should keep in contact with schools
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 9:06 am | Ministry of Education
The Ministry advises parents in the Bay of Plenty to keep in contact with schools and early learning centres this morning following severe weather that forced five schools and three ECEs across the country to close yesterday. More >>
Parents should keep in contact with schools
Friday, 2 February 2018, 8:05 am | Ministry of Education
The Ministry advises parents to keep in contact with schools and early learning centres today following yesterday's severe weather that forced some closures. More >>
