Latest FromMinistry of Education
![Boilers 'time bombs' in our schools - engineer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Boilers 'time bombs' in our schools - engineer
The survivor of the fatal Orewa College boiler explosion fears there are ticking time bombs in most Kiwi schools.
![ERO: Schools lacking in special needs practices](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
ERO: Schools lacking in special needs practices
An Education Review Office survey of 229 schools found about 20pc had inadequate inclusive practices for special needs pupils.
![Changes mean no final year loans for some students](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Changes mean no final year loans for some students
Some students won't get student loans for their final years under the changed student loan scheme.
![Teacher warned for slapping student](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Teacher warned for slapping student
A teacher who allegedly slapped a young boy was allowed straight back into the classroom.
![Government toughens up on knives](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Government toughens up on knives
The Government is moving to increase maximum sentences for knife-related offences while beefing up education and placing restrictions on the sale of knives.
![New qualifications framework launched](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New qualifications framework launched
A unified qualifications framework will make life easier for employers and people who want to study, Steven Joyce says.
![Top brains only - varsities cut class sizes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Top brains only - varsities cut class sizes
Places at many popular universities will be restricted next year to students who gain top marks at high school.