Partnerships in New Zealand now
Te āhua i tēnei wā
Research tells us that effective partnerships enhance student achievement.
Although the law requires schools to have two-way engagement with their communities, the Education Review Office has published reports showing that many schools are not doing well in relation to these requirements.
This section contains information on these reports, along with the mandatory requirements for school–whānau engagement as set out in legislation and in the two national curriculum documents.
Education Review Office reports
Legal requirements for school–whānau engagement