Latest fromMinistry of Education
Quakes continue to hit Christchurch
Sizable aftershocks are continuing to shake Christchurch today, as the Prime Minister says authorities need time to sort out what parts of the city will be abandoned due to quake damage.
Under-fire training strategy put under Govt microscope
Low completion rates and questions over funding claims prompt sweeping review of $180m system.
More help, more costs in childcare plan
Early education taskforce says parents need extra support to get back to work.
Report urges strong ECE push
A new review says some groups' lack of participation in early childhood education needs to be addressed.
Help parents choose, urge preschool reviewers
Taskforce to advocate better performance reporting so carers can compare centres.
'False claims' lifted funding
Childcare managers made false claims about where they worked that helped the country's largest daycare company boost its taxpayer funding to $60 million, documents show.
Skilled labour shortages loom after Budget cuts
Christchurch rebuild, leaky-home repairs will be pressure points.
Loan cuts for older students attacked
Over-55s wanting to retrain or upskill being sent wrong message, say critics.
They give, and they take away
Savings include KiwiSaver clawbacks while big spend is on quake and education.
Boost 'doesn't cover inflation'
National Standards, broadband get more but unions say parents will fund gap.
$42m earmarked for Canterbury trades training
Next week's budget will provide up to $42 million for trades training for Canterbury to meet labour demand.