Starting school

In this section

What can I expect?

This can be an exciting time for your child. School provides wonderful opportunities for them to grow and learn about the world

Choices, rights and obligations

Information about the choices, rights and obligations when it comes to choosing your child’s school, and information about the types of schooling available

Choosing a school

Questions to ask and things to look out for when working out which school best suits your child

Getting ready

What to expect in the early days, and what you can do to help prepare your child and help prepare their school

Moving from Kōhanga

What to think about when your child is moving from kōhanga to either kura or another local school

Working in partnership

The role of parents and the role of the school in making sure your child’s learning and other needs are met

How special education works at school

The types of support and services that are available through schools and through Special Education to help your child to learn alongside the other children in their class

When things go wrong or don’t feel right

Information about the process for resolving problems with your school, and what to do if your child is being bullied or if the school is sending them home

Changing schools

What to think about if your child is changing schools, and what special support will move with them

Information for refugee and migrant families

Information for refugee and migrant families if you are already in New Zealand or if you are thinking of coming to New Zealand

Information available to teachers

Links to the information that teachers have available to them about teaching and supporting children with special education needs

Other resources

Information about some of the other organisations you may like to contact to build your knowledge about your child’s needs and the services and support that are available