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The Government is to pump $95 million into training thousands of new teachers. In a pre-Budget announcement today, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced $95 million would go towards a range of initiatives to address the teacher shortage. The initiatives will add 2480 more teachers and support … View moreThe Government is to pump $95 million into training thousands of new teachers. In a pre-Budget announcement today, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced $95 million would go towards a range of initiatives to address the teacher shortage. The initiatives will add 2480 more teachers and support a total of 3280 teachers over the next four years, and will include incentives such as scholarships and contributions to the cost of living for students. "Our commitment towards thousands of additional teachers will be a shot in the arm to our schools," Hipkins said in a statement.
Budget 19 funds 2480 additional trainee teacher places through:
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• 1860 TeachNZ scholarships - fees and living costs for trainees studying in hard to staff subject areas,
• 300 Teach First NZ places to recruit graduates and professionals into low decile secondary schools where they teach while completing a postgraduate degree,
• 240 places in a new employment-based teacher education programme for secondary teachers, and
• 80 iwi-based scholarships.
It also supports 800 more beginning teachers into their first roles through the National Beginning Teacher Grant and the Voluntary Bonding Scheme expansion. Earlier this year there was an increase in students going into the teaching profession, following a disastrous 43 per cent slump in the six years to 2016. That six-year slump has led to a record teacher shortage which the Government has filled by bringing in 225 foreign teachers. Almost one in every six Auckland schools started the school year this year with teaching vacancies. "Schools are crying out for more teachers," Hipkins said. "More teachers will help with the quality of teaching and education our children receive. "The funding also supports strengthened Teaching Council requirements that will improve teaching quality such as the increased length of student placements in schools and are expected to lead to better preparation of graduating teachers." The Government will also partner with iwi to address the shortage of teachers skilled in te reo Māori through regional scholarships for Māori students to train and remain in the profession.
Hipkins also released an Education Workforce Strategy, led by a group of sector leaders, to define the role of teachers, technology and support systems to the year 2032.
Breakdown of the funding:
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• Development of more employment-based initial teacher education (ITE) for secondary: $11.7m
• Teach First NZ for secondary schools: $16.2m
• Support for ITE providers to meet new and strengthen Teaching Council requirements: $24.6m
• Returning New Zealand and overseas Trained Teacher Recruitment support for secondary and primary teachers: $5.9m
• Overseas Relocation Grant for secondary and primary teachers: $6.6m
• Finders Fee for secondary and primary schools: $2.4m
• Expanded TeachNZ scholarships Fund for primary and secondary: $13.3m
• Expanded Bilingual Education Award for primary and secondary: $720,000
• Co-design of Iwi Based Scholarships Programme for primary and secondary: $800,000
• National Beginning Teacher Induction Grant for secondary and primary schools: $4m
• Voluntary Bonding Scheme expansion: $4.2m
• Reach and Engagement to implement Teacher Supply Initiatives: $2.3m
• Analysis and evaluation: $2.4m
Total: $95m
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There is an article on page 8 in this week's Western Leader regaling the latest and very exciting 'Game changing prostate treatment' - see pic attached.
Now, I am honestly very excited for this as it is indeed a game changer.
I wish it was there for the relatives I have lost through … View moreThere is an article on page 8 in this week's Western Leader regaling the latest and very exciting 'Game changing prostate treatment' - see pic attached.
Now, I am honestly very excited for this as it is indeed a game changer.
I wish it was there for the relatives I have lost through this horrible disease.
Where I start to get a bit annoyed is it is really incredulous how fast the medical professionals, scientists etc ... have moved to find a 'cure' for a male disease.
Yet so many women are still waiting for a cure or at the very least drugs that are funded to be made available i.e. breast cancer, cervical cancer to name just 2.
Yet, in this day & age, we will continue to wait and will possibly die 😢
Good girl. This is excellent news 😊
Huge congratulations from the rest of New Zealand for a job well done.
You won the battle of 'David and Goliath' 😏
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Well, it's been a while since I posted in this group of mine.
There seemed to be only a couple of us who would regularly post, so it would be FANTASTIC to see you all over there to share your hints, tips, ideas that have been passed down from your grand parents etc ...
It is an open group and… View moreWell, it's been a while since I posted in this group of mine.
There seemed to be only a couple of us who would regularly post, so it would be FANTASTIC to see you all over there to share your hints, tips, ideas that have been passed down from your grand parents etc ...
It is an open group and it's called: 'Handy' hints, tips & great ideas
Here is the link:
www.neighbourly.co.nz...
If you are already a member, invite someone who isn't, the more the merrier - see you all there 😊
Come and see us again 🙂
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Staff at an Auckland early childhood centre feel violated after the centre was broken into eight tim…
I heard this today and it made me smile 😊
"We need to remember that the members of parliament are in fact public servants and not our masters" 😏
‘The children are our future.’ It’s a well-loved cliché around the world because it’s absolutely true. The hopes and dreams we have for our communities are only as strong as the children and young people who continue to believe in them long after we’re gone.
This month is all about … View more‘The children are our future.’ It’s a well-loved cliché around the world because it’s absolutely true. The hopes and dreams we have for our communities are only as strong as the children and young people who continue to believe in them long after we’re gone.
This month is all about supporting our young people, to encourage and empower them to not only be the change-makers and community builders of tomorrow but also the best versions of themselves. To listen to their perspective and remember that it’s not just about what we can teach them, but what lessons they can teach us. After all, the recipe for creating healthy, happy children includes a lot of the same ingredients for building safer, more resilient and connected communities.
Want to share your thoughts?
Let us know how you’re supporting young people in your communities this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople
A former homeless man has launched a food bank for animals after noticing struggling owners often ca…
Last Call for all of you creative cookies and DIY devotees to submit your work in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Remember, it can be an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for. Let us see these creations!
Submit your entry in the 2019 Resene … View moreLast Call for all of you creative cookies and DIY devotees to submit your work in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Remember, it can be an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for. Let us see these creations!
Submit your entry in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Of course, there are goodies to be won including four prizes up for grabs worth $500 (plus spot prizes). Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
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