Neurodiversity

Teacher Aides

Rachel Vink (Chief Advisor - Learning Support National) confirms that every child has the right to be at school and notes the role of the Ministry to realise this. She talks about involving the school and Ministry in relation to availability of a Teacher Aide. She also discusses the involvement of others ie SENCO, RTLB.

Resources

Ministry of Education

Links to information

- Transitioning children with learning support needs

https://www.education.govt.nz/early-childhood/teaching-and-learning/transitions-in-early-learning/transitioning-children-with-learning-support-needs-from-early-learning-into-school/

- Specialist Schools

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/specialist-schools-for-students-with-high-needs/#:~:text=There%20are%20three%20regional%20health,Wellington%20and%20one%20in%20Christchurch

- Teacher training

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/principals-and-teachers/scholarships-for-people-working-in-schools/special-education-study-awards-and-scholarships/

- Learning support

Learning support (was special education) – Parents.education.govt.nz – Practical information about education for parents and carers

Home – He Pikorua https://hepikorua.education.govt.nz

- ORS Funding

Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) – Education in New Zealand

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/ors/

- Exclusion

Stand-downs, suspensions, exclusions, expulsions – Parents.education.govt.nz – Practical information about education for parents and carers

https://parents.education.govt.nz/secondary-school/your-child-at-school/standdowns-suspensions-exclusions-expulsions/

- Inclusive education website

Inclusive Education | Inclusive Education https://inclusive.tki.org.nz/