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Our focus on equity

How we work to improve equity for ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± in education

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We recognise the education system is not yet delivering equitable outcomes for ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾±.

To remove barriers to equity in education, we are working with learners, their ·É³óÄå²Ô²¹³Ü, iwi, hapÅ« and other groups. We are making sure our products and services meet the needs of ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾±.

We're also supporting education providers to remove barriers to equity, to provide accessibility services and deliver equitable outcomes for learners.

Who we'll work with

Ma tini ma mano ka rapa te whai

Many hands make light work

We will work with a number of people and agencies to improve equity.

For example:

  • Äå°ì´Ç²Ô²µ²¹
  • ·É³óÄå²Ô²¹³Ü
  • iwi, hapÅ«
  • community organisations
  • education organisations and agencies
  • NgÄ� KaitÅ«hono, our ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± advisory board
  • Te KÄ�hui Ä€konga, our Äå°ì´Ç²Ô²µ²¹ advisory group, and tertiary associations.

Ka whakamana a Ðǿմ«Ã½ i te Tiriti o Waitangi

T� m�tou whakakitenga: Kia noho takatū ki t� �mua ao.

E aronui ana mÄ�tou ki tÄ“nei mea te mana taurite mÅ� ngÄ�i ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾±.

 To honour te Tiriti o Te Waitangi we:

  • enable ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± to achieve education success as ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾±
  • co-design products, processes and initiatives with iwi, hapÅ« and ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾±
  • take steps to make sure ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± interests are advanced.

Our actions

We will:

  • create the space for ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± to exercise rangatiratanga in relation to relevant aspects of assessment, qualifications, and quality assurance
  • partner with iwi, hapÅ« and ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± in the development of our products and services
  • exercise kÄ�wanatanga in a manner that actively protects ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± interests
  • continue to embed mÄ�tauranga ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± within qualifications, including NCEA
  • proactively support the success of Äå°ì´Ç²Ô²µ²¹ ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± in achieving qualifications
  • give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi and align to Ka Hikitia Ka HÄ�paitia and Tau Mai Te Reo through the delivery of Te KÅ�kiritanga
  • improve our te ao and te reo ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± organisational capability to build our cultural competency. 

We also support the ending of streaming in schools.

NgÄ� KaitÅ«hono, our advisory board, makes sure our approach to supporting mÄ�tauranga ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± is consistent with te ao ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± values and expectations. NgÄ� KaitÅ«hono also provides advice and guidance on Te KÅ�kiritanga.

Ng� Kaitūhono profiles

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Equity in STEM

We partner with ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾±, education agencies and others to enable equitable achievement for Äå°ì´Ç²Ô²µ²¹ ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± learners in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects at all levels of NCEA.

As part of this we:

  • encourage Äå°ì´Ç²Ô²µ²¹ into science, technology, engineering and mathematics pathways
  • create STEM related NCEA information and resources
  • deliver workshops to ·É³óÄå²Ô²¹³Ü to help their children consider STEM subjects and achieve success in NCEA 
  • have Te KÅ�kiritanga, a strategic action plan which includes achievement in STEM as a goal
  • share achievement data with education agencies and iwi so they can help increase participation in STEM study and careers
  • support the PÅ«horo STEM academy.

Our key message is STEM-related subjects provide the broadest range of career opportunities.

Find out more

Interested in equity in STEM? Read a summary of kaupapa discussed at the Equity in STEM Symposium and check out our videos.

Equity in STEM Symposium

“Poipoia te kÄ�kano kia puÄ�wai”
Nurture the seed and it will blossom
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