4 Through the analysis of good quality assessment information*(refer to question 9, section 1above), identified: (i) students and groups of students who are not achieving? (ii) students and groups of students who are at risk of not progressing and/or achieving? (iii) students and groups of students who have special needs (including gifted and talented students)? (iv) aspects of the curriculum which require particular attention? [NAG 1(c)] 5 Developed and implemented teaching and learning strategies to address the needs of students and aspects of the curriculum identified in 4 above? [NAG 1(d)] 6 In consultation with the school's Māori community, developed and made known to the school's community, policies and/or procedures, plans and targets for improving the achievement of Māori students? [NAG 1(e)] 7 Provided appropriate career education and guidance for all students in Year 7 and above, with a particular emphasis on specific career guidance for those students who have been identified by the school as being at risk of leaving school unprepared for the transition to the workplace or further education/training? [NAG 1(f)] 8 (a) (b) Ensured that teachers of students with disabilities, and other contact staff, have a sound understanding of the learning needs of students with disabilities? Where necessary, put in place support systems centred on each individual with disabilities? [NAG 1; NEG 7; NZ Disability Strategy in Schools]. 9 Ensured that current practice meet the teaching and learning programmes based on Te Marautanga o Aotearoa for: Ngā Toi Te Reo Maori Hauora Pāngarau Pūtaiao Tikanga ā-iwi Ngā Reo Hangarau Te Reo Pākehā* * * Note: Kura will be able to integrate this new digital technologies curriculum content into their teaching/learning programmes from 2018 and need to have it integrated from 2020. Please tick all questions including bullet points or write N/A if not applicable Yes No Unsure
Question 5(Cont’d) Note: (i) *Children’s workers who are core workers work alone with or have primary responsibility or authority over children, eg teachers, teacher aides or support staff. Also applies to persons undertaking unpaid children’s work as part of educational or vocational training course. (ii) **The purpose of paragraph (c) is to establish that the applicant is the sole claimant of the identity (iii) The above checks apply to all new core workers from 1 July 2015, and all new non-core workers from 1 July 2016 before commencing employment, and are guidelines only. (iv) For details the board should refer to the relevant provisions of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, and regulations 5 – 8 of the Vulnerable Children (Requirements for Safety Checks of Children’s Workers) Regulations 2015 – . (v) For more information visit: , and (vi) keep accurate records about each aspect of the safety checking process, and have appropriate policies /procedures. (v) For more information visit: , and (vi) Seek independent advice, eg from NZSTA if you are uncertain. (vii)Keep accurate records about each aspect of the safety checking process and have appropriate policies and procedures for the safety checking process. 6 Kept all records for the purposes of the payroll service and given the Secretary for Education all information in accordance with section 89 of the Education Act? Complied with section 91F of the Education Act and the relevant Principals’ Collective Agreement (i.e. sought the written consent of the Secretary for Education) before paying any additional remuneration to the principal? 7 Ensured that persons without a practising certificate are not permanently appointed to a teaching position? [section 349(2) Education Act 1989]. 8 Ensured that it does not continue to employ in any teaching position, any person— whose registration as a teacher has been cancelled, and who has not since been registered as a teacher again; or whose LAT has been cancelled, and who has not since been granted an authorisation again or registered as a teacher; or whose practising certificate or LAT is suspended by the Disciplinary Tribunal? [section 350(1) Education Act 1989].
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