Tēnā koutou katoa,
From today, ERO begins delivering new functions across early childhood education services and kōhungahunga, private schools and hostels. This brings review, evaluation and regulatory responsibilities closer together, creating a clearer place for providers, parents and whānau to go for information, concerns, complaints and other matters.
One place to connect, and better outcomes for children and mokopuna.
This is more than a transfer of functions. It is an opportunity to strengthen the way ERO supports safe, high-quality education and care for children and young people through our work. By bringing together reviews, regulation, licensing, certification, monitoring and enforcement activities, ERO will be better placed to build a fuller picture of quality, performance and risk across the settings we review and regulate, improving how we support the sector and strengthening the systems that help keep children, mokopuna and young people safe, supported and able to thrive.
Updated website to make things clearer for teachers, kaiako educators, and the communities you serve.
As part of these changes, we have updated our website, bringing together information and guidance for parents and whānau, early learning services and kōhungahunga, private schools and school hostels.
Whether you're looking for information, need clarity on where to next, or aren't sure who to contact, you'll now find it all on our new website.
I'd like to acknowledge the significant effort of staff across the sector, ERO and the Ministry of Education who have enabled this transition, and through their work created a strong foundation for future success.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to children, learners and whānau across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our ERO team looks forward to continuing to work alongside you as we embed these changes and continue strengthening outcomes for the communities we serve.
Ngā mihi nui
David

Early learning services and kōhungahunga
Schools and Kura
Learn more about ERO’s new responsibilities