NZEI Te Riu Roa, New Zealand Principals’ Federation, Auckland Primary Principals’ Association (APPA) and Waitakere Area Principals’ Association (WAPA) have developed a 10-point plan, and is calling on the incoming government to implement the plan by the end of this year.
“Attracting and retaining a range of great people with diverse backgrounds into teaching in Auckland must be a top priority to ensure that children’s learning doesn’t suffer,” says NZEI president Lynda Stuart.
WAPA president President Donal McLean says principals were deeply concerned that if teacher supply was not urgently addressed, many children would have their education compromised because of classroom overcrowding or lack of a permanent teacher.
The plan has two parts – making teaching a satisfying and financially viable career option, while also improving assistance for children with additional learning and behavioural needs so teachers are empowered to give the best possible education to all their students.
“If the needs of children with learning and behavioural needs continue to be neglected, we will all suffer the loss of their potential,” said APPA president Kevin Bush.
The group’s recommendations are to:
Learning support
Genuinely prioritising children with learning and behavioural needs helps all children achieve their potential. We need to do this by:
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