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Published: 08 Jul 2021
Te reo Māori is a critical part of the learning environment in Māori-medium education.
There is a clear commitment from kōhanga, kura, kaiako, kaimahi, whānau, hapū and iwi to
the revitalisation and resurgence of te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori. Intergenerational
transmission of te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori is valued and kura view kaumātua and
Published: 03 Mar 2016
In Term 3, 2014, ERO undertook a cluster review of five Puna Whakatupu as part of scheduled education reviews. During the course of these reviews, we identified a range of good practice that was investigated further and has become Tuia te here tangata: Making meaningful connections.
Published: 08 Jul 2021
A common condition present in Māori-medium education is leaders as visionaries. Leadership is effective, strategic, aspirational, inspirational and innovative, and they encourage these characteristics among staff.
Published: 08 Jul 2021
Across all Māori-medium, a strong foundation built on whanaungatanga and ancestral connections helps learners feel a strong sense of belonging at kura, home and in the wider community. Whakapapa and whanaungatanga underpin all interactions for kura, whānau, kaimahi and learner, with whānau, hapū, iwi and marae communities playing an important role.
Published: 12 Apr 2021
This Handbook covers relevant legislation and requirements that early learning services and kōhanga reo must follow. Our review officers use this Handbook as part of their review. It does not represent the official versions of the Acts, regulations and other requirements. We recommend referring to the full legislation and requirements when needed.
Published: 08 Jul 2021
The role of teaching and learning itself is identified as a key condition across Māori-medium education, reinforcing the importance of kaiako, kaimahi and whānau in supporting learner success.
Published: 10 May 2021
This short report accompanies our report Exploring Collaboration in Action: Kahukura Community of Practice. It looks at the lessons that can be learnt from the Kahukura community of practice, drawing out key lessons on collaboration and providing seven key implications for schools who are interested in collaborating to consider.
Published: 10 May 2021
ERO was approached by principals from Kahukura to document and evaluate their community of practice in Christchurch. This report identifies what is working well for this community of practice, areas where they might consider further enhancements, and lessons and insights into practices which could be shared with others.
Published: 12 Apr 2021
This report looks at how well science is led in services and schools, how well science is woven through the curriculum, and how well kaiako/ teachers include science in a responsive curriculum. Each section of this report provides leaders, kaiako, and teachers with reflective questions to consider, which could support improvements. We also identify opportunities for improvement at both the individual service / school level, and for the system.
Published: 29 Nov 2019
This ERO qualitative case study report undertaken on behalf of Oranga Tamariki captures the voices of children and their whanau who were recipients of the Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) service. SWiS is a government funded, community social work service provided in most English and Māori medium, decile 1-3 primary and intermediate schools.
Published: 10 May 2021
The Education Review Office (ERO) has today launched a report showing how seven Christchurch schools improved outcomes for learners through innovation and working together.
The group of schools, forming a community of practice called Kahukura, identified a need in their community to better support their students’ wellbeing and learning.
Published: 31 Mar 2021
Read about our we conduct Akarangi | Quality Evaluations of early childhood services. This page also includes all of the documents that services need to complete as part of their review including a letter, assurance statement, and statistical information.
Published: 19 Jan 2021
This short guide is for early childhood education leaders and kaiako. It covers what we found from talking to services in 2020 about the impact of Covid-19, and shares strategies used by services to respond to the challenges they faced. It also sets out some actions that could be considered for continuing to support children, parents, whānau and staff in 2021.
Published: 13 Apr 2021
Ngā Ara Whai Hua: Quality Framework for Evaluation and Improvement in Early Childhood Services outlines our approach to review and evaluation for accountability and improvement.
Published: 31 Mar 2021
This section explains what reviews we do and how we review your early childhood service. This includes centre-based, home-based and hospital-based education and care services. It explains our different approaches to reviews Akanuku | Assurance Reviews, Akarangi | Quality Evaluations and Education Reviews.
Published: 31 Oct 2016
This retrospective study synthesises findings from 17 national reports about curriculum implementation in early learning services, published over the last 10 years.
Published: 12 Apr 2021
Read about our we conduct education reviews of hospital-based education and care services. This page also includes all of the documents that services need to complete as part of their review including a letter, assurance statement, statistical information and self-reports.
Published: 19 Jan 2021
This short guide is for school leaders and teachers in schools with primary-aged students. It covers what we found from talking to schools in 2020 about the impact of Covid-19, and shares strategies used by schools to respond to the challenges they faced. It also sets out some actions that could be considered for continuing to support students, parents, whānau and staff in 2021.
Published: 04 Sep 2017
At Manurewa Central School, the relationship between the principal and trustees is described in terms of how trust and confidence is built through effective listening and transparent reporting, interrogation and discussion of information.
Published: 13 Jun 2017
A school principal talks about how he works with his teachers and Māori community to develop a bicultural school context within which both Treaty partners are acknowledged and valued. A teacher and members of the Māori community describe how this principal’s leadership has facilitated a reciprocal relationship between the school and their local Māori community.
