- Published: 30 May 2018
What drives learning in the senior secondary school?
This evaluation studies effective practice in schools’ senior curriculum. It contributes to the review being undertaken by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). The Ministry-led review focuses on the implementation of NCEA as the national assessment system for the senior years of secondary schooling.
- Published: 28 May 2018
Case studies - Aotea College Case Study: Improving Māori student wellbeing and achievement
Improvement in Action brings to life ERO’s School Evaluation Indicators and illustrates what works to achieve successful outcomes for all children and young people in the education system.
The case studies complement the video sequences in Improvement in Action.
- Published: 29 May 2014
Towards equitable outcomes in secondary schools: Good practice
This report presents examples of good practice in student engagement and achievement. The examples come from a sample of secondary schools, rated decile 5 or below with rolls of 200 students or more, who had better outcomes for students than other similar schools. ERO visited seven of these schools to find out the secret to their success.
- Published: 16 Jun 2013
Stories of Resilience and Innovation in Schools and Early Childhood Services Canterbury Earthquakes 2010-2012
This national report gives an insight into what Canterbury schools and early childhood services experienced during and after the earthquakes. It tells their stories and gives good advice about emergency planning for others in the education sector.
- Published: 01 Mar 2013
From education to employment
From Education to Employment is about how you and the school can help prepare your child for life beyond school. It will be useful for parents, families, trustees and students at secondary school.
ERO guides for parents have been written for everyone who parents a child - those who have care and responsibility for children attending a school. The booklets include questions you can ask, as well as general information that you may find useful. Click on the booklet to read and download.
- Published: 10 Dec 2012
Evaluation at a Glance: Transitions from Primary to Secondary School
This national report combines current research with findings from recent ERO reports about students' transitions between and through schools. The report discusses the important pastoral care and learning support processes needed for successful transitions.
- Published: 19 Jul 2012
The New Zealand Curriculum Principles: Foundations for Curriculum Decision-Making
This is ERO’s second national evaluation report looking at the extent to which the principles of The New Zealand Curriculum are evident in schools’ curricula and enacted in classrooms. The curriculum principles are intended to be the basis of curriculum decision-making at schools.
- Published: 09 Mar 2011
Evaluation at a glance: What ERO knows about effective schools
Evaluation at a Glance: What ERO Knows About Effective Schools explores five themes from a cross-section of ERO's evaluations in primary and secondary schools over the past four years:
- A focus on the learner
- Leadership in an inclusive culture
- Effective teaching
- Engagement with parents, whānau and communities
- Coherent policies and practice in a cycle of continuous self review
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