Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER
The government has launched a new 'Parent Portal' - an online resource intended to help families to play their part in their child's learning.
"This is about giving parents clarity, confidence, and practical tools to support their child's learning journey," Education Minister Erica Stanford said on Sunday.
She said it would provide a clear, easy-to-understand, year-by-year guide to what children will be learning in English and maths under the new curriculum.
The Parent Portal will include:
- a parent-friendly breakdown of what children will learn in English and maths at each year level with other learning areas added as the curriculum refresh rolls out
- activities and resources to support learning at home that are aligned to the curriculum
- information and videos about what to expect when their child starts school, including the Phonics Checks at 20 and 40 weeks
- guidance on supporting structured literacy approaches, including access to decodable books and the sequence of sounds that are taught so parents can help with reading at home
- practical tips for parent-teacher interviews so parents can feel confident asking questions about their child's progress
- online tools to practice maths will be added in the near future.
"This is the first time parents will have access to such a comprehensive and practical resource," Stanford said.
She added that more resources would be added to the platform over time.
"Parents are a crucial part of their child's education journey. Available on any device, the portal is about restoring their place at the heart of learning and giving them the confidence to make a real difference."
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