Education sector-wide
The focus is on strong monitoring using research, evidence, evaluation and data to drive sustained progress and change.
The Ministry will collaborate with government agencies to identify quickly on what works for Pasifika students, families and communities in New Zealand and the Pacific region.
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- Ministry staff continue to develop its understanding of Pasifika and the evidence about what works for Pasifika in education.
- The Ministry strengthens relationships with other agencies and organisations to develop closer collaboration on Pasifika education within New Zealand and across the Pacific region.
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The Ministry of Education will:
- build the capability of its staff to lead change for Pasifika success;
- work with other agencies to engage with Pasifika through fono, and other opportunities to create more understanding of Pasifika perspectives and aspirations, leadership and workforce development;
- produce an annual public report summarising the education system’s performance against the Pasifika Education Plan, including monitoring data and best practice evidence about what is effective in achieving changes;
- work with other government agencies, local council and Pasifika communities to develop, implement and report on the Auckland Pasifika Strategy and develop action plans that have a specific focus on other areas with high Pasifika populations;
- use business planning and performance management systems to increase Ministry responsiveness and accountability;
- work with other organisations to develop Pasifika research capacity and increase available research;
- work with the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs to build strategic links regarding other Pasifika strategies (eg the Pasifika Languages Strategy); and
- finalise a strategic framework for responding across the Pacific region.
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