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Question 3514 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she seen on the feasibility of filling hundreds of new learning support coordinators and specialist staff roles?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I have received a range of advice as part of the Budget 2025 learning support investment. The advice I have received that include content on workforce feasibility for new specialists and Learning Support Coordinators are listed in the…

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Question 3515 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she seen on the feasibility of providing an additional 800,000 teacher aide hours?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The reports I have received, that include advice on the feasibility of delivering additional teacher aide hours as part of Budget 2025, are listed below: • 11 February 2025 - Report: Learning Support Package for Budget 25 Preparation for…

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Question 3516 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What comparisons, if any, were done to compare the capabilities of the new SMART progress monitoring tool and e-asTTle?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I understand that the high-level features and functionality of e-asTTle were considered in procuring the Student Monitoring, Reporting and Assessment tool. As part of the Single Stage Business Case, the Ministry of Education considered the…

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Question 3517 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What projections, if any, has she seen on the cost of running and maintaining the new SMART progress monitoring tool?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that the total cost for licencing, support and maintenance of the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool from 2025/26 to 2028/29 is $85.6 million. This will provide an assessment tool…

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Question 3518 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much, if any, did it cost to acquire the new SMART progress monitoring tool?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 3517 (2025).

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Question 3519 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What testing, if any, was done on the new SMART progress monitoring tool?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that, throughout the development of the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool, testing and refinement are ongoing. For example, in 2025 there was a trial run with the sector in 85…

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Question 3520 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the new SMART progress monitoring tool?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The briefings I have received on the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool are listed in the table attached.

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Question 3521 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What feedback was she referring to when she said that feedback from schools participating in the new reporting framework trial has been positive; expressed as a list?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Ministry of Education officials involved in the trial with schools have advised that feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

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Question 3522 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did she receive about the assessment and reporting in primary and intermediate schools announced on February 2nd 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The advice I received from the Ministry of Education about the assessment and reporting in primary and intermediate schools is listed in the table attached.

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3531, 3533 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 3531 (matches this search)

    What additional training, if any, is available to teachers to help them respond to the needs of neurodivergent learners; and how many, if any, teachers have accessed this training in the last three years, broken down by year?

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    What additional training, if any, is available to teachers to help them respond to the needs of neurodivergent learners?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Ministry of Education (the Ministry) provides a wide range of supports and training for teachers to help them respond to the needs of neurodivergent learners. Guidance and support on effective teaching strategies for neurodivergent…

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Question 3532 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What work, if any, is underway to ensure that disabled and neurodivergent children have the same right to attend their local school as non-disabled children?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Education and Training Act 2020 already provides this protection and assurance under Section 34. Under Section 34 of The Education and Training Act 2020 - Students with special educational needs have the same rights to education at…

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Question 3534 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What actions, if any, is the Minister taking to address research showing that autistic students are almost three times more likely to be stood down or suspended than non autistic students?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Through Budget 2025, I have made a significant investment of $646 million of operating funding and $100.9 million of capital funding to support children with additional learning needs. This includes: • $266 million to extend the Early…

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Question 3535 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many disabled students, if any, have been stood down, suspended, or asked not to attend school due to a lack of teacher aide support in the past three years?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) does not hold this information.

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Question 3536 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, does the Minister expect disabled children who are declined funding to get the same support as non-disabled children at school?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Ministry of Education (the Ministry) does not collect or keep data on disability status or diagnosis. Access to support is determined by the level of a student’s presenting needs within everyday educational contexts. Many students’…

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Question 3537 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many funding applications for disabled learners were declined in the past three years, and what steps is the Minister taking to reduce the proportion of declined applications?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that funding for support is based on need, and that the Ministry of Education does not hold data on disabled status of applicants.

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Question 3538 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on current school choices for disabled children, such as a mainstream school, home schooling with appropriate support, or a specialist school?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I have not received any advice on school choices specifically for disabled children, as the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) does not collect or store data on disability status. However, I have received a range of advice from the…

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Question 3221 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many initial teacher education places did University of Otago | Ōtākau Whakaihu Waka receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year funding was…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that all initial teacher education providers applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) places according to their capacity. In 2026 the University of Otago received 4 places, 2 primary…

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Question 3223 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many initial teacher education places did Massey University of New Zealand | Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in their primary school programme, listed by each year funding was recevied for?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that Massey University received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for 34 primary initial teacher education places in 2025 and 50 primary places in 2026. The 2025 allocation included…

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Question 3224 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many initial teacher education places did Victoria University of Wellington | Te Herenga Waka receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year funding…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for eight initial teacher education places in 2025. This comprised of four primary…

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Question 3225 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many initial teacher education places did Te Rito Maioha Primary Teacher Education receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in its primary school programme, listed by each year funding was recevied for?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that Te Rito Maioha received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for 42 primary initial teacher education places in 2025. In 2026 they received funding for 81 primary places and 12…

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Question 3226 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many initial teacher education places did Toi Kura Massey University of New Zealand | Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in its Māori medium primary school programme, listed by each year…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that Toi Kura, Massey University received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for 15 Māori medium primary initial teacher education places in 2026. All initial teacher education…

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Question 3227 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many initial teacher education places did Open Polytech | Kuratini Tuwhera receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year funding was recevied for?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that Open Polytechnic received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for 29 initial teacher education places in 2026. This included 16 primary places, 13 secondary places, and one Māori…

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Question 3228 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many initial teacher education places did University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year funding was…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that the University of Canterbury received School Onsite Training programme (SOPT) funding for two secondary initial teacher education places in 2026. All initial teacher education providers…

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Question 3229 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many initial teacher education places did Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary, secondary and Māori medium primary school programmes, listed by each…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that the University of Auckland received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for 29 initial teacher education places in 2023. This included 25 secondary places and four composite…

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Question 3230 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many initial teacher education places did The University of Waikato | Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year funding was…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that in 2023, the University of Waikato received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for 63 initial teacher education places. This included 58 secondary places and five composite…

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3231, 3234 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Was the 2 March 2024 the first time that the Minister corresponded with David Ferguson?

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    Was the 1 March 2024 the first time that David Ferguson corresponded with the Minister?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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No. David Ferguson was the principal of a high-performing school on the North Shore. As the Member of Parliament for ECB, I regularly correspond with principals in my electorate and nearby.

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Question 3232 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many initial teacher education places did The Teacher's Institute receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year funding was recevied for?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that the Teacher’s Institute received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for 152 initial teacher education places in 2026. This included 44 primary places and 108 secondary places. All…

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Question 3233 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the role of the person David Ferguson emailed in the Minister's Office on Friday 15 August 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Minister.

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Question 3235 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did any of the Minister's advisory staff discuss The Teacher's Institute with New Zealand Qualification Authority officials at any time; if so, on what date, through what mode of communication and for what reason?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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No.

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Question 3236 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister discuss The Teacher's Institute with New Zealand Qualification Authority officials at any time; if so, on what date, through what mode of communication and for what reason?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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No.

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7 questions (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 3244 (2026), 3245 (2026), 3246 (2026)

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    What was the Teaching Council Chief Executive's final decision regarding The Teacher's Institute's 2024 application to be able to deliver an initial teacher education programme and on what date was this made?

  • 3238 (matches this search)

    Did The Teacher's Institute apply in 2025 to the Teaching Council to deliver an initial teacher education programme; if so, what was the recommendation made by the panel of teaching professionals evaluating the programme, including any…

  • 3239 (matches this search)

    What recommendation did the panel of teaching professionals evaluating The Teacher's Institute application to deliver an initial teacher education programme provide in 2024, including any conditions attached to a recommendation to approve…

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    On what date, if any, in 2024 and 2025, did The Teacher's Institute submit all their programme approval documentation through the Teaching Council's Initial Teacher Education portal?

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  • 3244 (matches this search)

    On what dates, if any, in 2024 and 2025, did the Teaching Council meet with The Teacher's Institute regarding the School Onsite Training Programme; if any meetings, what were the roles of the Teaching Council staff in attendance?

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    Did The Teacher's Institute submit an application in 2025 to the Teaching Council to be able to deliver an initial teacher education programme; if so, who comprised the panel of teaching professionals that evaluated the application?

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    Who comprised the panel of teaching professionals that evaluated The Teacher's Institute 2024 application to the Teaching Council to be able to deliver an initial teacher education programme?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This is an operational matter for the Teaching Council. I am not informed of decisions it makes to approve initial teacher education providers and programmes. These decisions are made by the Teaching Council, in conjunction with New…

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Question 3247 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    On what dates, if any, in 2024 and 2025, did the New Zealand Qualifications Authority meet with The Teacher's Institute regarding the School Onsite Training Programme; and if any meetings, what were the roles of the New Zealand…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the member to Table 3247(2026) showing meetings held by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and the Teacher’s Institute regarding the School Onsite Training Programme. The table also details the roles of NZQA staff in…

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Question 3248 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date did David Ferguson become the Chair of the Governing Council of the Teaching Council?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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David Ferguson began his term as Chair on 29 August 2025.

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Question 3249 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    On what dates, if any, in 2024 and 2025, did the Ministry of Education meet with The Teacher's Institute regarding the School Onsite Training Programme; and if any meetings, what were the roles of the Ministry of Education staff in…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) did not meet with the Teachers Institute in 2024 regarding the School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP). In 2025, the Ministry met with the Teachers Institute regarding SOTP on the…

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Question 3250 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date was David Ferguson appointed to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Board?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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David Ferguson began his term as a member on 29 October 2024.

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3270, 3279 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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  • 3270 (matches this search)

    On what date in 2024, if any, did the Ministry of Education approve the Teacher's Institute (also known as the Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust) application for School Onsite Training Programme funding?

  • 3279 (matches this search)

    On what date in 2024, if any, did the Ministry of Education receive the Teacher's Institute (also known as the Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust) application for School Onsite Training Programme funding?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education did not approve or receive any application from the Teacher’s Institute (also known as the Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust) for School Onsite Training Programme funding in 2024.

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Question 3274 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    On what date in 2025, if any, did the Ministry of Education approve the Teacher's Institute (also known as the Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust) application for School Onsite Training Programme funding?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education approved the Teacher’s Institute (Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust) application for School Onsite Training Programme funding on 10 October 2025.

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Question 3276 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    On what date in 2025, if any, did the Ministry of Education receive the Teacher's Institute (also known as the Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust) application for School Onsite Training Programme funding?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education received the Teacher’s Institute (Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust) application for School Onsite Training Programme funding on 10 September 2025.

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Question 3281 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many times since 1 January 2024, if any, did the Minister discuss with Minister Simmonds The Teacher’s Institute, listed by date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Zero.

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Question 3298 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that in the 2025 calendar year, the Ministry of Education spent $110,400 on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme. NZQA does not hold a record of this by calendar year, however they spent $12,955 on the carbon neutral…

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Question 3300 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme for the 2026 calendar year?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education has not yet set a budget for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme for the 2026 calendar year. NZQA budgeted $10,000 on the carbon neutral government programme for the 2025/2026 financial year…

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Question 3301 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I refer the Member tothe Minister of Education's response to question 3298 (2026) as the Ministry of Education’s data includes the Charter School Agency since its establishment on 1 July 2024.

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Question 3302 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budget for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that in the 2025 calendar year, the Ministry of Education budgeted $78,000 for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme. NZQA budgeted $10,000 on the carbon neutral government programme for the 2024/2025 financial year ENZ…

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Question 3303 (2026)

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme for the 2026 calendar year?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to the Minister of Education's response to question 3300 (2026) as the Ministry of Education’s data includes the Charter School Agency since its establishment on 1 July 2024.

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Question 3305 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budget for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to the Minister of Education's response to question 3302 (2026) as the Ministry of Education’s data includes the Charter School Agency since its establishment on 1 July 2024.

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2057, 2065 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 2057 (matches this search)

    Did any of the Minister's advisory staff discuss The Teacher's Institute with any Ministry of Education officials at any time since 1 January 2024; if so, on what date, through what mode of communication and for what reason?

  • 2065 (matches this search)

    Did the Minister discuss The Teacher's Institute with Ministry of Education officials at any time; if so, on what date, through what mode of communication and for what reason?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Members of my staff attend meetings with myself and officials where teacher training has been discussed as this is a key part of my work programme. Different ITE providers are mentioned at various times in discussions. This includes the…

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    Did the Minister discuss The Teacher's Institute with Teaching Council Governing Council members or staff at any time since 1 January 2024; if so, on what date, through what mode of communication and for what reason?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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No. I have never discussed the Teachers' Institute with anyone from the Teaching Council Board or staff. To be clear, I have never spoken to David Ferguson about the Teachers' Institute in relation to his role as a board member or Chair of…

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    Did any of the Minister's advisory staff discuss The Teacher's Institute with any Teaching Council Governing Council members or staff at any time since 1 January 2024; if so, on what date, through what mode of communication and for what…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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No.

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    Have any of the Minister's advisory staff called Minister Simmonds' Office to discuss The Teacher's Institute; if so, on what date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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No.

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    Have any of the Minister's advisory staff called Minister Simmonds' Office to discuss Tertiary Education Commission funding, if so, on what dates since 1 January 2024?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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No.