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Has the Ministry of Education suggested any updated guidance regarding the Hostel Regulations 2025; if so, what, exactly, has the Ministry suggested? and 4 other questions

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Asked by

Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 18854

    Has the Ministry of Education suggested any updated guidance regarding the Hostel Regulations 2025; if so, what, exactly, has the Ministry suggested?

  • 18855

    Is the Ministry of Education considering requiring overnight supervision of boarders under the age of 16 years?

  • 18857

    Is the Ministry of Education currently reviewing the Hostel Regulations 2005; if so, what evidence, if any, is being collated regarding frequency and severity of incidents causing harm to students?

  • 18866

    Is the Ministry of Education currently reviewing the Hostel Regulations 2005; if so, who is overseeing the design process?

  • 18867

    Is the Ministry of Education currently reviewing the Hostel Regulations 2005?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I have initiated a review of the Education (Hostels) Regulations 2005 in response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, which is led by the Ministry of Education. I have not yet received final recommendations but understand they will be developed with extensive sector engagement and evidence on the increased risk of abuse in boarding schools and contemporary incidents of harm. Proposed changes consulted on include strengthened child safety requirements, including for overnight supervision. I expect that when changes have been made to the Regulations, updated guidance will be issued. This is also my response to written parliamentary questions 18854, 18855, 18857, and 18866 (2026).