Neurodiversity

ORS funding

Rachel Vink (Chief Advisor - Learning Support National) explains that ORS (Ongoing Resourcing Scheme) is available to some children with high needs. She notes the collaborative process that is followed. She confirms that all of the information for an application is available on the Ministry’s website.

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/