Special education and ENROL

What is the special education information in ENROL?

In January 2009 we introduced special education flags in ENROL. These flags can be found below the Student Details, but only the flags that are set are visible. They indicate if a student is entitled to special needs support.

Flag Meaning
ORS entitles the school to additional teacher staffing, teacher aide time and specialist support
ORS extension entitles the school to additional teacher staffing, teacher aide time and specialist support
High Health entitles the school to teacher aide time
Agreement to attend primary over age 14 the student is allowed to be enrolled in a primary school over the age of 14
Agreement to attend school over age 19 the student is counted as a regular student until the end of the year in which they turn 21
Enrolment in a special school allows the student to enrol in a special school
Special education service student is getting specialist support from the Ministry of Education

When a student with one or more special education flags enrols at a school, the school will be notified of the student’s special need entitlement and the Ministry will be notified of the enrolment.

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Who sets the special education flags?

Staff from the Special Education section of the Ministry of Education set the special education flags.

I received an email informing me that a student at my school has a flag: what do I need to do?

No action is required from you. These flags are for your information only.

How do I know if one of my students is entitled to special education support?

Students entitled to special education support have a flag in ENROL. When one of these students enrols at your school you will receive an automatic email.

Why do students enrolled at a special school have no Current Year Level?

The Current Year Level (CYL) does not always make sense for students at special echools. Therefore the Entry Year Level as well as the Leaving Year Level are not required.

ENROL assigns a CYL based on the student’s age. That CYL will show only on the reports.

If you have other questions

If you have further questions please call the e-Admin Contact Centre:
Phone (04) 463 8383
Email e.admin@minedu.govt.nz



Content last updated: 18 November 2011