Thriving at School? Education for Disabled Learners in Schools - summary
Published: 28 Sep 2022
Disabled learners have the right to enrol and receive a quality, inclusive education at their local school. When disabled learners receive a quality, inclusive education they are more likely to achieve better outcomes, are more likely to complete secondary schooling and to go on to further study and employment. This study looked at how well the education system is supporting disabled learners. It found we need to improve education for disabled learners so they can thrive.
- Audience:
- Academics
- Education
- Parents
- Schools
- Content type:
- Research
- Topics:
- Te Ihuwaka | Education Evaluation Centre
Social Workers in Schools
Published: 29 Nov 2019
This ERO qualitative case study report undertaken on behalf of Oranga Tamariki captures the voices of children and their whanau who were recipients of the Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) service. SWiS is a government funded, community social work service provided in most English and Māori medium, decile 1-3 primary and intermediate schools.
- Audience:
- Academics
- Education
- Parents
- Schools
- Content type:
- Research
- Topics:
- Social Workers in Schools (SWiS)
- Social workers
- Primary
- Intermediate
- Pastoral care
- Case study
- Resilience
- Therapeutic care and education (TEC)
Information for Proprietors of Integrated Schools
Published: 31 Mar 2021
ERO reviews school hostels as part of Education Reviews of schools. This information document is provided to proprietors of integrated schools prior to ERO reviewing their school hostel. It provides information on licensing provisions and the evidence gathered during a hostel review.
- Audience:
- Education
- Schools
- Content type:
- Basic page
- Topics:
- School hostels
New and merging schools
Published: 31 Mar 2021
We review state or state-integrated schools/kura that are new, merged, newly state-integrated or changing their status. These schools will have a Readiness Review and then a New Schools Assurance Review.
- Audience:
- Education
- Schools
- Content type:
- Basic page
School Improvement Framework
Published: 24 Jun 2024
Schools use the School Improvement Framework (SIF) as an evaluation tool as part of their internal evaluation cycle. Our Evaluation Partners (EPs) use the SIF in partnership with schools as part of ERO’s external evaluations.
- Audience:
- Education
- Schools
- Content type:
- Basic page
- Topics:
- Schools
Promoting wellbeing through sexuality education
Published: 12 Sep 2018
This report provides findings from ERO's evaluation of how well schools were promoting and supporting student wellbeing through sexuality education.
It includes high-level findings, examples of good practice and recommendations for schools and policy audiences. It is accompanied by a series of short publications for whānau, students, and trustees.
Brochures aimed at students, whānau and Boards of Trustees are also available.
- Audience:
- Parents
- Schools
- Content type:
- Research
- Topics:
- Wellbeing
- Sexuality
- Health and Physical Education
- Curriculum
- Stewardship
- Leadership
- Capability
- Evaluation
- Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT)
School Leadership That Works
Published: 07 Nov 2016
This evaluation report illustrates the leadership domain of ERO’s School Evaluation Indicators in practice by:
- Audience:
- Māori-medium
- Parents
- Schools
- Content type:
- Research
- Topics:
- School leaders
- Leadership
Kiwisport in Schools - 2010
Published: 26 Nov 2010
Kiwisport is a government initiative aimed at increasing opportunities for school-aged children to participate in organised sport.
In Terms 2 and 3, 2010, the Education Review Office evaluated the use primary and secondary schools made of Kiwisport funding, and the benefits and challenges of the initiative identified by schools.
- Audience:
- Parents
- Schools
- Content type:
- Research
- Topics:
- Kiwisport
- Sport
- Regional Sports Trusts
KiwiSport in Schools - 2012
Published: 18 Oct 2012
KiwiSport is a government initiative established in 2009 to increase opportunities for school-aged children to participate in organised sport. This report presents the findings of a questionnaire ERO gave to schools about the impact of KiwiSport funding.
- Audience:
- Parents
- Schools
- Content type:
- Research
- Topics:
- Kiwisport
- Sport
- Regional Sports Trusts
How ERO Reviews school hostels
Published: 31 Mar 2021
We review school hostels and stand-alone hostels. This page links to the school hostel regulations and explains what happens in an ERO review of a hostel. The Hostel Assurance Statement and Self-audit checklist can be found on this page.
- Audience:
- Education
- Schools
- Content type:
- Basic page
- Topics:
- School hostels
Readiness Reviews for new and merging schools
Published: 14 Apr 2021
State or state-integrated schools/kura that are new, merged, newly state-integrated or changing their status will have a Readiness Review. This page shows how these reviews are conducted.
- Audience:
- Education
- Schools
- Content type:
- Basic page
Attendance: Getting Back to School
Published: 21 Feb 2023
While there are a range of factors that impact on attendance, our research shows that some are more important than others. This report sets out the drivers of attendance that have the biggest impact on whether learners go to school regularly. These include parents’ attitudes, learners’ attitudes, and how learners experience school.
- Audience:
- Academics
- Education
- Parents
- Schools
- Content type:
- Research
- Topics:
- Te Ihuwaka | Education Evaluation Centre
Information for Private Schools: ERO’s new private school report structure
Published: 31 Mar 2021
Information for private schools on the private school report structure. Includes information on criterion for private school registration.
- Audience:
- Education
- Schools
- Content type:
- Basic page
- Topics:
- Registered Private Schools
Strategic Intentions 2015 - 2019
Published: 30 Jun 2015
The Education Review Office (ERO)'s Strategic Intentions sets out our objectives and how ERO contributes to the Government's priorities for education.
- Audience:
- Academics
- Early learning
- Education
- Māori-medium
- Parents
- Schools
- Content type:
- Basic page
- Topics:
- Strategy
Science in secondary schools: a guide for leaders
Published: 22 Apr 2021
To support leaders and teachers to review and strengthen the science learning opportunities they provide, ERO explored the strategies and approaches that a selection of schools had taken to increase students’ engagement in science. This short guides draws on this work to help secondary school leaders think about how they can support stronger science teaching and learning in their school.
- Audience:
- Education
- Schools
- Content type:
- Research
- Topics:
- Science
- State schools
- Integrated schools
- Primary
Education for Disabled Learners in Schools: Examples of Good Practice for Principals and School Leaders - Guide
Published: 28 Sep 2022
ERO looked at how well the education system is supporting disabled learners in schools. This guide provides practical advice and real-life examples of good practice that will be useful for principals, senior leadership, and learning support leaders.
- Audience:
- Academics
- Education
- Parents
- Schools
- Content type:
- Research
Science in secondary schools: a guide for teachers
Published: 21 Apr 2021
To support leaders and teachers to review and strengthen the science learning opportunities they provide, ERO explored the strategies and approaches that a selection of schools had taken to increase students’ engagement in science. This short guides draws on this work to help secondary school teachers think about how they can support stronger science teaching and learning in their school.
- Audience:
- Education
- Schools
- Content type:
- Research
- Topics:
- Science
- State schools
- Integrated schools
- Schools
Science in primary schools: a guide for leaders
Published: 20 Apr 2021
To support leaders and teachers to review and strengthen the science learning opportunities they provide, ERO explored the strategies and approaches that a selection of schools had taken to increase students’ engagement in science. This short guides draws on this work to help primary school leaders think about how they can support stronger science teaching and learning in their school.
- Audience:
- Education
- Parents
- Schools
- Content type:
- Research
- Topics:
- Science
- Integrated schools
- Schools
- State schools
Khandallah Nursery School
3 Station Road, Khandallah, Wellington
- Content type:
- Institution