Ministry Bulletin for SCHOOL LEADERS He Pitopito Kōrero ISSUE No. 84 | 2018 FEBRUARY 5 In this issue Message from Iona Holsted Welcome to the 2018 school year. I hope you had a relaxing break with friends and whānau and you enjoyed some of the sunny weather we had across the country. For those impacted by the wild weather last week, our regional teams have been available and are happy to support you. For all of us involved in education, 2018 promises to be another busy year. Already this year, we’ve been continuing some important conversations with school principals and the unions around Communities of Learning | Kāhui Ako – specifically how Kāhui Ako can help foster environments for children and young people that support learning, progress and achievement. We’re also looking at how to grow early learning participation in Kāhui Ako. The existing IES Advisory Group is leading this work and we’ll make sure that you’re kept informed about this. One of my goals for 2018 is to continue strengthening our engagement with children, young people, parents and whānau as well as the profession. One new way we’ll be doing this is through engagement on key policies with the Ministerial Youth Advisory Group that was appointed late last year. This group of 12 young people aged 14-18 is being brought together to provide advice to the Minister of Education so that youth insights and perspectives are helping shape decisions about education. I’m looking forward to meeting the members of this group at their inaugural meeting later this week. Capturing student voice is critical to achieving an education system that puts children and young people at its centre, and that ensures each one of them gets the support they need to learn and to thrive. The Wellbeing@School survey is one valuable tool for hearing from young people about what they’re thinking and feeling. Since we let you know last year that the survey would be free of charge until the end of 2018, we’ve seen a really pleasing increase in the number of schools making use of the survey, which I hope will continue this year. Finally, I would like to acknowledge the difficulties that some of you have experienced in filling teacher vacancies for the year, and the innovative approaches you’ve taken to minimise any gaps or disruption from this. Information about the supports that are in place to help schools with teacher vacancies is available on our website My very best wishes for a great year. Iona Holsted Secretary for Education Critical need to know and action | Heads up | General information | Regional news | Archives | Send us feedback Email [email protected] Contact us at [email protected] Page 2 ISSUE No. 84 | 2018 FEBRUARY 5 Critical need to know and action | Heads up | General information | Regional news | Archives | Send us feedback X Critical need to know and action 1. In December 2017, Minister Hipkins announced a $9.5m teacher supply package to address immediate pressures. Read more... 2. Boards of trustees can request that an employment-based trainee teacher position is established in their school or kura. Read more about the process 3. Leadership development opportunity in Term 3 for two full time, permanent primary, area and secondary principals. Apply by 12 March to be considered for our South Australia/NZ principal exchange programme. Read more... 4. Teachers from early learning services me ngā kōhanga reo, schools, kura and Kāhui Ako are encouraged to apply by 22 February 2018 for Teacher-led Innovation funding 5. Reminder: Safety check your existing core children’s workers by 1 July 2018. Read more... 6. The annual reporting and school audit process will start soon. The payroll information we will provide for the 2017 annual reporting cycle will be very similar to the 2016 year. Read more... 7. Information to assist schools with their planning and reporting for 2018. Read more... 8. SESTA (Specialised School Transport Assistance) form changes. Read more... 9. The Education (Teaching Council of Aotearoa) Amendment Bill proposes to change the name of the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand to the Teaching Council of Aotearoa. Read more... X Heads up 1. New resources for tackling bullying. Read more... 2. 2017 Notional Lease information is now available through the Property portal. Read more... 3. Digital Technologies & Hangarau Matihiko update including PLD now available. Read more... 4. From this month, Communities of Learning | Kāhui Ako will receive their inquiry time once they have appointed their leader. Read more... 5. March Roll return: List of Student Management Systems (SMS) approved for 2018 roll returns 6. End of Year withdrawals in ENROL. Read more... 7. Reminder: Enter the PM Awards! Read more... 8. NZQA has recently updated its information about NCEA Level 2 – Matthayom 6 equivalency criteria. Please use this updated information when advising Thai students studying in NZ on their programme planning and subject choices Critical need to know and action | Heads up | General information | Regional news | Archives | Send us feedback Email [email protected] Contact us at [email protected] Page 3 ISSUE No. 84 | 2018 FEBRUARY 5 Critical need to know and action | Heads up | General information | Regional news | Archives | Send us feedback 9. Safer Internet Day is tomorrow. Netsafe has created resources for you to use. Read more... 10. Reminder: Registrations are now open for schools wanting to participate in the VLN Primary School in 2018. Find out more and register your interest or contact [email protected] 11. TELA scheme update. Read more... X General information 1. Reminder: The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is offering $3500 to a designer or artist who can help create a privacy trust mark. Students are asked to submit their concept design drawings by 15 February 2018. Read more… X Regional news q Tai Tokerau q Auckland q Waikato q Bay of Plenty - Waiariki q Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatu q Hawke’s Bay - Tairāwhiti q Wellington q Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast q Canterbury and Chatham Islands q Otago, Southland X Communications/Events q Ministry key dates’ calendar q Events q Ministry newsletters q Education related websites q Early Learning Bulletin Critical need to know and action | Heads up | General information | Regional news | Archives | Send us feedback Email [email protected] Contact us at [email protected] Page 4 ISSUE No. 84 | 2018 FEBRUARY 5 Critical need to know and action | Heads up | General information | Regional news | Archives | Send us feedback Critical need to know and action Teacher supply package In December 2017, Minister Hipkins announced a $9.5m teacher supply package to address immediate pressures. The package includes: • Expansion of the Auckland Beginner Teacher Project • Expansion of the Teach First NZ programme • Expansion of the Voluntary Bonding Scheme • Covering the cost of the Teacher Education Refresher course • Establishment of a 3R (recruitment, retention and responsibility) fund • Development of a marketing campaign to attract teachers In addition to the teacher supply package, supplementary initiatives were also announced: • Overseas Relocation Grant • Supporting Te Kura to provide dual tuition options • Pre-approved qualifications Applications are now open for the 3R National Fund and the Overseas Relocation Grant. Applications for the Auckland Beginner Teacher Programme (also known as the PCT programme) are also open, and close on 9 February 2018: http://www.appa.org.nz/application-to-participate- in-the-pct-project/ If you are experiencing difficulty recruiting, please email: [email protected] A range of recruitment support may be available, including subsidies for use of recruitment agents. Employment-based trainee teacher positions Boards of trustees can request that an employment-based trainee teacher position is established in their school or kura. Read more about the process South Australia/New Zealand principal exchange Leadership development opportunity – apply by 12 March 2018 We are currently seeking applications for the 2018 South Australia/New Zealand Principal Exchange. During the exchange, successful applicants will work alongside an Australian principal Critical need to know and action | Heads up | General information | Regional news | Archives | Send us feedback Email [email protected] Contact us at [email protected] Page 5 ISSUE No. 84 | 2018 FEBRUARY 5 Critical need to know and action | Heads up | General information | Regional news | Archives | Send us feedback in their school for approximately four weeks in Term 3, and then return to their own school to host the Australian principal. How to apply Two placements are available for principals who are employed on a full time permanent basis in a state or state integrated school. Read more information about the exchange eligibility criteria or download the application form Email your application form and any questions to [email protected] by 12 March 2018. Read about the experiences of past participants Teacher-led Innovation Fund Teachers from early learning services me ngā kōhanga reo, schools, kura and Kāhui Ako are encouraged to apply by 22 February 2018 for Teacher-led Innovation funding Safety checking children’s workers Reminder: Safety check your existing core children’s workers by 1 July 2018 All children’s workers at your school or kura must be safety checked. This is a legal requirement under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. All children’s workers need to be safety checked every three years. This includes both staff employed by and staff engaged in your school or kura, whose work involves regular or overnight contact with children. They are classified as either core workers or non-core workers By 1 July 2018, all existing core children’s workers (staff who were already employed or contracted before 1 July 2015) must be safety checked.