Articles tagged with Training
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Education Reform: Enhancing Student Achievement, Attendance, and Freedom of Expression with New Bill
11 Nov 2025 | 10 months ago | 1017 viewsThe Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2) has passed its third reading in Parliament, focusing on lifting student achievement, improving education workforce governance, and upholding freedom of expression in universities. Key changes include prioritizing educational achievement for school boards, extending notice period for strike action, implementing attendance management plans, strengthening teacher education requirements, and requiring universities to develop freedom of expression statements. The legislation aims to improve outcomes for young people, enhance academic freedom, and promote critical thinking and diversity in universities.
Tags: Government schools student achievement attendance education workforce governance freedom of expression Education and Training Amendment Bill Erica Stanford unions universitiesGovernment Initiatives to Improve Teacher Education Quality and Governance
02 Nov 2025 | 10 months ago | 983 viewsThe Government is addressing issues in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) to improve teacher quality and restore trust. Recent reports have highlighted deficiencies in teacher training, with many new teachers lacking confidence in subject content and teaching approaches. Legislative changes will transfer professional standard setting functions from the Teaching Council to the Ministry of Education to ensure stronger oversight and clearer policy direction in ITE.
Tags: Government Initial Teacher Education Education Minister Erica Stanford OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey Education Review Office Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Ministry of Education Teaching Council Education and Training Amendment Bill.New Zealand Minister for Children Achieves Historic Reduction of Harm in State Care Residences
22 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1120 viewsMinister for Children Karen Chhour announced a historic 14% reduction in harm within Youth Justice and Care and Protection residences in New Zealand, attributing the achievement to investments and practice changes. The focus on safety and well-being, including enhanced training, recruitment, and facility improvements, has been a priority for Oranga Tamariki under her leadership. These efforts align with the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in State Care, reflecting a commitment to preventing harm and prioritizing the safety of children and young people in state care.
Tags: Minister for Children Karen Chhour harm reduction state care residences Youth Justice Care and Protection Oranga Tamariki safety improvements training initiatives Royal Commission of Inquiry children's system.New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa: Charter School for Athletes Opens 2026
19 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1460 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour has announced the opening of the New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa (NZPAA) as a charter school for athletes in Term 1 2026. The school aims to support students with serious sporting aspirations by providing both athletic training and academic education. The academy will initially focus on elite football and rugby union training, with plans to expand to other sports based on student needs, and will offer a nationally recognized curriculum alongside world-class athletic development.
Tags: David Seymour New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa Charter school Athletes Education Minister Sports training Wellington Phoenix Football Academy Rugby union Academic education Charter School AgencyGovernment Launches Nurse Practitioner Training Scheme to Empower Nurses for Advanced Primary Care Roles
07 Oct 2025 | 11 months ago | 1039 viewsOver 340 nurses have shown interest in the government's plan to support 120 registered nurses annually in becoming nurse practitioners in primary care, with applications now open, according to Health Minister Simeon Brown. Nurse practitioners are skilled professionals who can assess, diagnose, treat patients, prescribe medications, manage chronic conditions, and provide preventive care, playing a crucial role in delivering quality care in primary and community settings. The Nurse Practitioner Training and Support Scheme (NPTSS) will assist nurses in completing their Master of Nursing qualification and transitioning into nurse practitioner roles, providing comprehensive support such as education costs, mentoring, and employer engagement to enhance the nursing workforce and patient outcomes in New Zealand.
Tags: nurse practitioners primary care Health Minister Simeon Brown Nurse Practitioner Training and Support Scheme nursing workforce advanced training registered nurses primary care advanced roles New Zealand.OECD TALIS 2024 Report: New Teachers Lack Confidence in Classroom Preparation
07 Oct 2025 | 11 months ago | 1163 viewsThe latest OECD TALIS 2024 report reveals that a majority of graduate teachers lack confidence in teaching content and pedagogical approaches across all subjects. Education Minister Erica Stanford expresses concern over the insufficient support provided through initial teacher training, emphasizing the need to equip teachers with the necessary skills and confidence to thrive in the classroom. The report also highlights teachers' satisfaction with using digital technology, salary improvements, and the increasing proportion of students with learning support needs in schools, with ongoing government investments aimed at supporting teachers and improving education quality.
Tags: Education Minister Erica Stanford TALIS ITE teachers classroom training curriculum changes digital technology AI learning support.New Zealand's First Rural Training Hub Announced in South Taranaki
23 Sep 2025 | 11 months ago | 1060 viewsAssociate Health Minister Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson announced the establishment of New Zealand's first Rural Training Hub in South Taranaki, aiming to strengthen rural healthcare by linking local services, universities, and training providers. The hub will facilitate the education and training of healthcare workers in rural areas, ensuring timely access to care for all New Zealanders. Four hubs will be established across Health NZ regions, with the South Taranaki Hub involving community input to coordinate placements, training pathways, and pastoral support for healthcare professionals.
Tags: Matt Doocey Mark Patterson Rural Health Rural Communities South Taranaki Health Workforce Rural Training Hub Healthcare Rural Medical Immersion Programme Rural Health StrategyGovernment Initiative: Learning Support Coordinators to Benefit 101,000 Year 1-8 Students and Teachers
05 Sep 2025 | 1 year ago | 1136 viewsStarting from Term 1, 461 schools will benefit from a new Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) staffing entitlement, part of the Government's $192 million Budget 2025 investment to ensure all primary and intermediate schools have access to LSC support over the next three years. LSCs will provide direct support to both staff and students, focusing on neurodiverse students and those with additional learning needs, while also helping schools and families navigate specialist support when necessary. The phased rollout over three years aims to address inequities in LSC access across regions, benefiting close to 300,000 students in 1131 schools by 2028.
Tags: Education Minister Erica Stanford LSC Learning Support Coordinator students teachers parents schools Government training literacyImproving Family and Sexual Violence Sector Training and Collaboration Leads to Enhanced Victim-Centred Services
02 Sep 2025 | 1 year ago | 1004 viewsA survey of workers in the family violence and sexual violence sector reveals improvements in training and collaboration, enhancing victim-centred services. Minister Karen Chhour emphasizes the importance of strong connections between community and government agencies, as well as consistent training for workers providing specialized support. The survey highlights the widespread training received by frontline workers and the ongoing efforts to ensure national consistency and quality, with a focus on expanding training to public sector staff and promoting collaborative relationships for effective multi-agency responses.
Tags: Karen Chhour Minister Prevention Family violence Sexual violence Training Collaboration Survey Workers ServicesMinister Karen Chhour Urges Caregivers to Provide Safe and Loving Homes: Enhanced Support Available
13 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1513 viewsMinister Karen Chhour urges individuals capable of offering a loving and stable environment to consider becoming caregivers, emphasizing improved support and training. Budget 2025 allocated $16 million to enhance care environments and caregiver training. Initiatives include caregiver feedback incorporation, improved on-boarding processes, and prioritizing safe and loving homes for children.
Tags: Minister for Children Karen Chhour caregiver support training Budget 2025 Caregiver Panel Oranga Tamariki Caring Families Aotearoa approval processEmpowering Frontline Workers: Enhanced Training for Family and Sexual Violence Response
24 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1881 viewsFrontline services are implementing enhanced training to support staff in responding to family and sexual violence, aiming to train 10,000 workers within the next two years. Minister Karen Chhour emphasizes the importance of this training in providing best practice support for victim-survivors and enabling staff to effectively address such violence. Progress against the Te Aorerekura Action Plan includes training for Ministry of Justice, Department of Corrections, and Police recruits, with a focus on collaboration and commitment to improve support for victim-survivors.
Tags: training staff support family violence sexual violence frontline services Minister Karen Chhour government departments Te Aorerekura Action PlanNew Zealand announces further aid for Ukraine
22 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2701 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced a new $16 million package of support for Ukraine ahead of this week’s NATO Summit in the Hague. “New Zealand stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Its war of self-defence is well into its fourth year and our condemnation of Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion remains undiminished,” Mr Luxon says.
Tags: Christopher luxon Drone coalition for ukraine Euro - atlantic Indo - pacific Ministry of foreign affairs and trade Nato security assistance and training for ukraine Nato summit New zealand Ukraine Ukrainian United kingdom Winston petersGetting more trainee teachers into rural schools
19 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 1883 viewsThe Government’s ensuring some of New Zealand’s most isolated schools get the pipeline of teachers they need to teach the basics brilliantly. “For most new teachers, school placements play a significant role in deciding where they choose to teach once they qualify as a teacher. We know rural and isolated schools struggle to fill these rolls.
Tags: Erica stanford New zealand Onsite training programme Placements fund Principal Stanford