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What we do

Published: 31 Mar 2021

We review the performance and assess the quality of pre-tertiary education providers in relation to the educational services they provide. Several different types of reviews and evaluations are carried out—from scheduled to system-level national evaluations of education sector performance and policy.   

Audience:
Academics
Early learning
Education
Māori-medium
Parents
Schools
Content type:
Basic page

Homeschools

Published: 31 Mar 2021

If your child or children are homeschooled, we may carry out a homeschooling review when requested by the Secretary for Education, or in other particular circumstances. This page details the process we go through for homeschool reviews.

Audience:
Education
Schools
Content type:
Basic page
Topics:
Home-based education

ERO makes recommendations to Te Aho o te Kura Pounamu and Ministry of Education

Published: 25 Nov 2021

The Education Review Office (ERO) has released the results of its evaluation of Te Aho o te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura). The report considers how well the current education system settings and implementation practices enable Te Kura to meet the needs of its ākonga and the government’s overall expectations of Te Kura.  

Audience:
Academics
Education
Content type:
News article

He Matawai ki Tua: A scan from beyond

Published: 13 Dec 2021

This summary is based on several research publications and articles sourced from the world-wide web. Most research findings are informed by quantitative and qualitative data. UNESCO and UNICEF publications have been major sources of information but are not the only source.

Audience:
Academics
Education
Content type:
Research

Learning in residential care: They knew I wanted to learn

Published: 01 Jul 2021

Children and young people who are placed in Oranga Tamariki residential care are among the most at risk of poor outcomes later in life. Education can change that.  This report looks at the quality of education for students in Oranga Tamariki Care and Protection and Youth Justice residences and how it can be improved.

Audience:
Academics
Education
Parents
Schools
Content type:
Research
Topics:
Te Ihuwaka | Education Evaluation Centre
At-risk students
Behavioural needs
Best practice
Boys' education
Child wellbeing
Culture
Education and care services
Education outcomes
Education transitions
Equitable outcomes
Good practice
High needs
Māori
Physical and emotional safety
Priority learners
Raising achievement
Social workers
Teaching
Te reo Māori
Transitions
Vulnerable learners
Wellbeing

Supporting science teaching with new science reports

Published: 18 May 2021

Science is important - we rely on scientific thinking in almost every endeavour in our modern society. Covid-19 has shown us how important science is and, with science-related issues such as climate change and vaccines increasingly impacting on society, it is essential that we have high quality science education. 

Audience:
Academics
Early learning
Education
Māori-medium
Parents
Schools
Content type:
News article

Upcoming reviews

Published: 04 Mar 2021

Audience:
Early learning
Education
Māori-medium
Parents
Schools
Content type:
Basic page

One Year on – Insights from Overseas Trained Teachers

Published: 18 May 2021

In June 2020, ERO published the report Overseas Trained Teachers: Adjusting to living and working in New Zealand. The report focused on the experiences of Overseas Trained Teachers (OTTs), who had recently arrived, in adjusting to working and living in New Zealand.

Given the Covid-19 global pandemic has placed strict restrictions on New Zealand’s borders, ERO returned to the same OTTs to check on how they were coping with the pandemic.

Audience:
Academics
Early learning
Education
Māori-medium
Parents
Schools
Content type:
News article

Questions we are asking

Published: 06 Apr 2021

When it comes to education evaluation, we are answering questions in supporting system performance, initiatives – building our understanding of what works and promoting good practice.

Audience:
Academics
Early learning
Education
Parents
Schools
Content type:
Basic page

A Great Start? Education for Disabled Children in Early Childhood Education: A Guide for Parents and Whānau

Published: 28 Sep 2022

A quality, inclusive early childhood education is important for all children. It is especially important for children who need support to be fully included, and to learn and play alongside their peers. It helps them have better learning and life outcomes – both today and into their futures.

Audience:
Academics
Early learning
Education
Parents
Schools
Content type:
Research

Challenging behaviours in New Zealand classrooms at critical levels

Published: 28 Mar 2024

New research from the Education Review Office (ERO) has found that disruptive behaviour in New Zealand’s classrooms is worse than other countries, is a rapidly growing problem, and is getting in the way of learning. 

Audience:
Academics
Education
Parents
Schools
Content type:
News article

Evaluation Questions for ERO Homeschooling Reviews

Published: 14 Apr 2021

This is a resource for parents of children who are homeschooled. It indicates the kinds of questions ERO reviewers may ask in a homeschooling review. You may wish to consider these in preparation for the review and use them yourself when you are thinking about how well homeschooling is going for your child.

Audience:
Education
Schools
Content type:
Basic page
Topics:
Home-based education