Part 2 Roles of public entities in education for Māori 2.1
In this Part, we outline the work of people and public entities involved in education for Māori.
2.2
The main educational agencies are: t the Ministry; t ERO; t the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA); t the Tertiary Education Commission; and t ECE providers, schools, and tertiary institutions (including universities and independent training organisations).
2.3
Others with a critical role in education are: t professional learning and development providers; t the New Zealand Teachers Council, in its role of setting standards for initial teacher training and for in-service practice; t Careers New Zealand, in assisting school students to identify their career pathways; t actual and prospective employers; and t parents and caregivers, whānau, communities, local iwi organisations, and students.
2.4
It is and will remain crucial that these people and organisations continue to work collaboratively to improve Māori educational achievement.
Ministry of Education 2.5
The Ministry is the lead agency for the education sector. The Ministry set out in its statement of intent for 2012-2017 (SOI) its two main priorities for the next five years. These are: Improving education outcomes: for Māori learners, Pasifika learners, learners with special education needs and learners from low socio-economic backgrounds. Maximising the contribution of education to the New Zealand economy.6
2.6
In the SOI Foreword, the Minister of Education noted that there would be “an unrelenting focus on lifting achievement especially for our priority groups”.7
6
Ministry of Education, Statement of Intent 2012-2017, Wellington, pages 12 and 14.
7
Ministry of Education, Statement of Intent 2012-2017, Wellington, page 2.
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