Ministry news
News from and about the Ministry of Education.
Prioritising mental health in school construction sites
The 2023 Ministerial Youth Advisory Group announced
The Ngarimu Video Competition for ākonga in Year 7 to 13 is now open!
The Ngarimu Video Competition for ākonga in Year 7 to 13 is now open!
Inclusive sport design lowers barriers to physical activity
This year, for the first time, New Zealand will host the International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity.
Curriculum and NCEA rollout slowed
The Government is prioritising maths, literacy, te reo Māori and pāngarau learning, while shifting the timeframes of other changes.
Reduction in school staffing ratios for Years 4 to 8
The Government is providing an additional $106 million, over five years, to primary and intermediate schools.
Schools as community hubs in emergencies
The fourth edition of the Education Gazette | Tukutuku Kōrero for 2023 was released earlier this week.
Creatives in Schools Round 4 schools selected
The Creatives in Schools programme is an opportunity for teachers and professional artists to work together to provide engaging learning experiences for their s
Getting a physical restraint policy
Under the new physical restraint rules, all registered schools must have a policy on reducing student distress and the use of physical restraint by 7 May 2023.