Ngā Aukaha by https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs Our Area Council thoughts and actions en-us 2021-10-01 01:29:57 UTC 2025-11-22 14:19:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Wait time - too long https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788020673 in regards for 5 year olds receiving funding to support these students.]]> 2021-10-03 22:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788020673 CRITERIA https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788022120 Is too restricted and many of our tamariki are not considered for the support out there. 

]]> 2021-10-03 22:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788022120 KAIMAHI - Learning Support https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788024539 Are already stretched thin in kura auraki - finding support for practitioners of tikanga and reo a few and far between.

]]> 2021-10-03 22:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788024539 We have just had to fight to get support for a 5 year old despite the referrals from 2 professionals. Parents can not afford to go private and nor should they have to! snugglesbear61 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788025894 2021-10-03 22:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788025894 AC TPMNTAM - Whakawhanaungatanga https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788030888 Connecting with our own members in this sector. Hearing and sharing their stories.
Eventually - having a kapu ti with our local MP around their issues - hosted by local AT/AC.

]]> 2021-10-03 22:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788030888 SENCO https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788032654 No SENCO at ECE/ Kohanga reo 
NO funding available
No support and no training]]> 2021-10-03 22:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788032654 AC TPMNTAM - Whakapapa https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788035120 Create the connections and links for kaiako/ kaimahi in kura with the people and the types of jobs in Learning support.
Target - whānau members and provide incentives to be trained in these roles. ]]> 2021-10-03 22:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788035120 Lack of money in the school budget to pay for all the hours needed. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788049545 2021-10-03 22:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788049545 How could we collect Needs based data - hit them with the facts... countiesmanukauchair https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788052037 2021-10-03 22:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788052037 We just have so many needs in South Auckland - every school has to play a game to stretch the funding as far as it possible can. countiesmanukauchair https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788056728 2021-10-03 22:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788056728 Huge wait times aaronc24 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068018 2021-10-03 22:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068018 No support available! Huge waitlists, the hoops and paperwork needed to jump through the hoops of getting support! https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068048 2021-10-03 22:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068048 Support pulled away very quickly once students needs change aaronc24 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068470 2021-10-03 22:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068470 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068473 The greatest need is competent adult support. Trained and empathetic and able to communicate functionally with whanau about the needs of tamariki.]]> 2021-10-03 22:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068473 Behavioural needs that are not addressed with in school funding. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068735 2021-10-03 22:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068735 I get the sense we're all in the same boat. The same issue of insufficient staffing is affecting us all. AAC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068833 2021-10-03 22:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068833 kalexander95 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068846 Is Education now an industry? ]]> 2021-10-03 22:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068846 The whole system is based around the old "ambulance at the bottom of the cliff" analogy. How about moving the ambulance back to the top? https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068928 2021-10-03 22:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788068928 Need for many more trained Learning Support Workers to train teachers with their expertise and provide resources for teachers. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788069028 2021-10-03 22:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788069028 Lack of support in smaller regions/locations https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788069204 2021-10-03 22:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788069204 Visiting the M.P.s office to discuss our concerns with funding. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788069309 2021-10-03 22:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788069309 Criteria is too strict for referrals kgilberttunney https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788070099 Why is there a question about whether they have TA time and for some of the referrals. Assistive tech is stopped when they don't have TA time but you can't get TA time. Just a big circle of applications with one stopping another!]]> 2021-10-03 22:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788070099 Every worksite sends the Minister their learning support data with anecdotal evidence. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788070311 2021-10-03 22:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788070311 The assumption that the additional needs can be "fixed". Funding has a time limit antoinettehudsonah https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788070315 2021-10-03 22:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788070315 Applications criteria is not reflective of extreme needs that are presenting to the centres - across ECE, schools.... https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788070356 2021-10-03 22:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788070356 Not enough RTMs, RTLits kgilberttunney https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788070577 Can't get a referrals to be picked up.]]> 2021-10-03 22:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788070577 Recommendations are one thing, money is another. INCREASE THE FUNDING https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788071064 2021-10-03 22:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788071064 Not enough SENCO - roles kgilberttunney https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788071238 It should be a role on its on - not tacked on to DP/AP or other position. ]]> 2021-10-03 22:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788071238 Support workers do not receive any training and are charged with looking after tamariki with huge needs. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788071330 2021-10-03 22:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788071330 CEAC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788071777
Why do the MOE staff keep being moved around the areas without any consultation!!!!! How can you build those relationships, when you are continually moved around!!!]]> 2021-10-03 22:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788071777 Ministry funding does not cover the funding given to schools so how can there be money to train, let alone provide employment for them? https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788072088 2021-10-03 22:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788072088 Students who come from backgrounds of Trauma and its impact/effect on families and flow-on to school (Auckland Area Council) ntamarua https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788072284 2021-10-03 22:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788072284 Fund more learning support workers in MoE offices. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788072375 2021-10-03 22:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788072375 Strengthen the way we transition sleef1 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788072478 How can we strengthen the transition from ECE to Secondary schools for our learners, So that they are not having to restart applications for support. 

CMAC]]> 2021-10-03 22:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788072478 Paying for referrals - why do parents have to pay???? Why does it cost so much. Whānau in lower socio-economic areas are disadvantaged - those with more money are at an advantage - so much for equity in education!!!!! kgilberttunney https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788072486 2021-10-03 23:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788072486 Lack of understanding of Māori medium and Immersion settings therefore a lack of funding and supports given to ākonga. Many ākonga fall through the gaps because of the care that these education streams have for their ākonga and their whānau. Whānau Māori also don't to engage with MOE staff that don't have a good understanding of te reo and kaupapa Maori - they're not necessarily just Māori staff either. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788072624 2021-10-03 23:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788072624 Taranaki AC - connect with whanau with parents, and join together to speak to a local MP. Invite a MP into a class with learners with severe and complex needs, have the parents there too. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788072815 2021-10-03 23:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788072815 yhancock7 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073107 CMAC, the criteria needed to meet to get ORS funding

]]> 2021-10-03 23:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073107 Put more money into people. More money into tier 2. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073178 2021-10-03 23:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073178 the data we want is for/from ORS, ICS, SENCO, school counsellors referrals to our local support networks (e.g. speech therapy etc.). However, the next step is gaining access to time that allows us utilise this data at a 'quality' level https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073252 2021-10-03 23:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073252 3D referrals - waiting for 2-3 years for pick up. Too overloaded - not enough staff. kgilberttunney https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073427 What about families with no device or internet access that can't fill in the forms - they send out the forms and then don't follow up. ]]> 2021-10-03 23:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073427 Reduce class sizes. Put a teacher aide in every classroom. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073582 2021-10-03 23:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073582 Parents paying for T.As https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073657 Inequitable system that means those who can afford it get TA support. Puaotanga advises moving to fully funded 1:24 ratios which would mean all students who need support will get it

]]> 2021-10-03 23:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073657 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073843 Learning Support issues, Supporting teachers to identify learning behavioural needs. I still think my son is dyslexic but we dont know how to go about it. Have discussed this with teachers for years but still nothing has happened. This area needs to be improved.]]> 2021-10-03 23:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073843 Expecting untrained people to work with the most challenging children in our system aaronc24 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073985 2021-10-03 23:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788073985 SLS - bring it back!! (student learning support. kgilberttunney https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788074352 2021-10-03 23:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788074352 A lack of funding to provide the support the needs of their students aaronc24 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788074471 2021-10-03 23:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788074471 Te Kotahitanga https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788074757 Work towards being fully unionised in this sector - ]]> 2021-10-03 23:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788074757 Not enough resources/people https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788074966 Teaching in a high decile area that shares resources with schools who are low decile and we often get told that if we were down the road there would be resources but because of where we are our kids don't have anything we can apply for (CMAC) ]]> 2021-10-03 23:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788074966 a gap in data is the ability to access data from the Ministry when our tamariki with high learning needs move schools and regions... https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788074998 2021-10-03 23:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788074998 Teacher aides staffing needs to be based on needs in the school e.g. hours of needs that children with additional needs require. It is not just behaviour but learning and processing, high health needs, drug affected babies.... https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788075252 2021-10-03 23:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788075252 Anecdotal stories from our wonderful Teachers and TA's! https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788075323 2021-10-03 23:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788075323 Diverse needs of all students in classroom mean that there is not enough time to dedicate towards the students that have the largest needs aaronc24 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788075517 2021-10-03 23:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788075517 Our Ngā Aukaha convenor has put out a pānui to our rohe to increase the activism of this group. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788075610 2021-10-03 23:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788075610 Counselling - CMAC adrianamaroc https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788075791 Finding students are needing a lot of support to deal with emotional regulation/ trauma and we don't have that avenue to provide counselling to students ]]> 2021-10-03 23:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788075791 SENCO and all teachers should know what is available in terms of referrals. kgilberttunney https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788075839 A lot of our SENCO's don't know this. 3D, RTLit, RM, RTLB, MoE Special Ed, CAMS - and what else is available when you have exhausted all of these.]]> 2021-10-03 23:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788075839 Lines of communication around employing Teacher Aides and funding is not clear, easy or necessarily helpful https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788076131 2021-10-03 23:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788076131 What is the retention and recruitment for our learning and support staff? Regionally? Nationally? https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788076233 2021-10-03 23:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788076233 THCAC Discussion hmckay12 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788076285 - No Te Reo Maori specialists
- ORS application takes away the child's rangitiratanga
- Not enough Maori staff
- Te Mahau separates the country
- Biggest Kahui Ako in Palmerston North allocated no LSCs
- Whanganui has no allocated LSCs at all
- No Pasifika specialists
-Pasifika learners currently are supported with ESOL
-Smoother transitions between ECE, Primary and Secondary would mean more continuity
- ORS criteria needs to be reviewed
- Attendance impacts support access for tamariki
- Was all of the funds from the COVID response used? 



]]> 2021-10-03 23:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788076285 Mental health - there are no enough children and young people's mental health staff. We need A LOT more. kgilberttunney https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788076416 2021-10-03 23:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788076416 LSRs (Learning Support Registers) - we should be using these to help look at what SHOULD be available. kgilberttunney https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788076857 These have been created to help with this. ]]> 2021-10-03 23:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788076857 What creative ways are there for successful connections with whanau and learning support? https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077058 2021-10-03 23:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077058 yhancock7 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077272 CMAC, I work in a special needs school and having teachers arrive that have very little knowledge about our children's disabilities and are realigning on their LSA/TA's]]> 2021-10-03 23:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077272 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077449 How do you explain to parents that the application for ORS or whatever else has been declined when the application has so much evidence to support application-from teacher/doctors etc and although the child has a need - there are many far worse? ]]> 2021-10-03 23:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077449 Recommendations https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077532 Need to have more qualified and trained staff in the sector including TA's.
Diagnosis should equal funding.
Expand the criteria for funding part of the solution.
Agree to more resourcing in schools]]> 2021-10-03 23:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077532 Pasifika Approach https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077549 Lack of funding and resources for schools to be able to individualise their approaches and programs to cater for Pasifika students/family needs. ]]> 2021-10-03 23:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077549 Lack of access to counselling to support students with mental health needs aaronc24 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077647 2021-10-03 23:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077647 Access to support is so limited. We need more qualified staff that are able to move from the classroom to the MoE to offer their skills but to be fairly renumerated for that work. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077678 2021-10-03 23:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077678 Learning Support Workers could be located at a host school and go from there to schools in their cluster. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077816 2021-10-03 23:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077816 Fill in LONG applications - get told "you are already doing everything you can". kgilberttunney https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077897 2021-10-03 23:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788077897 We need to widen the criteria for learning support. Ors funding criteria is very limited. Support needs to be there to support whanau as well as students triciao1 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788078073   ]]> 2021-10-03 23:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788078073 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788078535 2021-10-03 23:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788078535 What are the percentage of Kaitakawaenga administration positions https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788078657 2021-10-03 23:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788078657 Te Rohe o Waitaha https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788078977 2021-10-03 23:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788078977 The system not allowing for support to follow through from ECE level to primary. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788079342 2021-10-03 23:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788079342 THCAC Discussion hmckay12 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788079917 - 100,000 conversations with community members and local MP
- Marae, Community events, local Newspaper/Media, Radio, TELL THE STORIES
- Whanau are aware
- Utilise Hashtag #LOUD4ECE on the day
- Leaflet drop (1 page / flyer)
- Limited text / Children's art
- Palmyrocks for ECE / treasure hunt for rocks]]> 2021-10-03 23:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788079917 A public drama scene outside a MPs office. The small pizza and multiple mouths metaphor. Perhaps multiple empty school bags being left outside a MPs office to symbolise those kids who don't get the support they need. A little message inside each bag 'this bag represents 10 kids with complex educational needs who receives no additional support.' https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788080296 2021-10-03 23:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788080296 Connect with whānau of tamariki who have no learning support but need it. kgilberttunney https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788080428 How many questions have you had from families who think their child needs TA support and can't get it? Sooo many!]]> 2021-10-03 23:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788080428 The workload of our MOE Learning Support personnel is huge. How do we retain our workforce and how we as a union best support them. They are exhausted. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788080441 2021-10-03 23:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788080441 What staff amount and referrals are received for each our RTLits, RTLBs, 3D etc? kgilberttunney https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788081948 We need more transparency around this. ]]> 2021-10-03 23:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788081948 Why is getting TA or assistance, for our tamariki that need it, so difficult? kgilberttunney https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788082711 2021-10-03 23:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788082711 ITE https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788084005 AAC
ITE NEEDS to cover, with quality and depth, practical steps and content related to learning support in the classroom, and the ins and outs of funding and how the system works. This needs to be a compulsory part of courses. New educators often go through their degree with little to no course content, and this has a major flow on effect to the start of your teaching career. ]]> 2021-10-03 23:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788084005 THCAC Discussion hmckay12 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788085989 - Telling personal stories
- Our pou for Nga Aukaha is Rangatiratanga

]]> 2021-10-03 23:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788085989 Reach out to parents to tell their stories https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788089260 2021-10-03 23:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788089260 Panel Discussion event inviting all local key stakeholders to attend? https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788089935 2021-10-03 23:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788089935 Videos from schools with staff telling the stories to protect the children. These can then be played on Social Media. snugglesbear61 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788090378 2021-10-03 23:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788090378 Learning support for Māori Medium https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788090492 There are not enough Māori speaking RTLB's for Māori Medium education - Auckland region]]> 2021-10-03 23:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788090492 Parent voice https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788090539 Letters from parents outlining what quality learning support has meant for their whānau. And letters from parents who can't access learning support and what that means for their whānau.]]> 2021-10-03 23:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788090539 What about asking MPs to walk with you for a day or half day to see what it is like or asking them to a review and intake meeting so that they see what the referrals entail https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788090896 2021-10-03 23:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788090896 Data Collection for funding / support https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788091785 Teachers are expected to record the data. I have to do this after school EVERY DAY if I want children in my class to get learning support. If I don't record their needs, their applications don't go through because our SENCO is also a full-time teacher

]]> 2021-10-03 23:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788091785 It is all about people and the resource of people. 4 out of the 5 major asks all refer to people funding and the PD would then upskill those people https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788092451 2021-10-03 23:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788092451 Our Ngā Aukaha covenor for Te Waiariki rohe shared our process so far. The zoom has helped us gain momentum. Jan Tineti is going to be contacted. Involve whānau in our stories of my child missed out... https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788092883 2021-10-03 23:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788092883 Letters from parents outlining their struggles and issues with the different agencies. Having a SENCO that can put you in the right place, proper support - CMAC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788093059 2021-10-03 23:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788093059 MP visits during this week from members of the Wellington Area Council aaronc24 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788093566 2021-10-03 23:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788093566 Get whānau stories about how their child is experiencing difficulties. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788093916 2021-10-03 23:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788093916 Do the public out there even understand the impact of special needs children in the classroom - the good they bring as well as the challenges. We need that parental involvement to broadcast this more. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788094295 2021-10-03 23:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788094295 Data collectoin https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788094344 I have so many things to juggle as a teacher.
recording data to get extra support for my children WHILE I am teaching is a completely unreasonable expectation. I have to do this after school each day or during my miniscule break times]]> 2021-10-03 23:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788094344 Postcards to MPs to be a parent voice. They are the voters! https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788094372 2021-10-03 23:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788094372 CEAC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788094732 Getting the media onboard - waiting lists at our special needs schools. ]]> 2021-10-03 23:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788094732 Te Tau Ihu will organise a group of teachers from primary and ECE to visit our Labour MPs and share our stories https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788095124 2021-10-03 23:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788095124 Opportunities to express the frustration and provide a forum for discussion to occur. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788095682 2021-10-03 23:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788095682 For older children - ask the children to write to MP's to express their difficulties. snugglesbear61 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788095710 2021-10-03 23:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788095710 Organise parent meetings to engage in the conversations. https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788096736 2021-10-03 23:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788096736 THCAC Discussion hmckay12 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788097521 - I don't think people have read the book
- People aren't familiar with recommendations
- Consistent priorities for Support staff within zoom discussions / positive
- Support staff thought that the recommendations were to be the claims, so the people who participated in the zooms were aware
- NENs feel their voice has been categorised as part of other sectors
- Not everyone feels they need a Teacher Aide
- Teachers feel disconnected from recommendations in the report]]> 2021-10-03 23:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788097521 Inviting an MP to a hui where a group of people such as principals, local council, oranga tamariki etc come together to meet aaronc24 https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788097879 2021-10-03 23:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788097879 Email and send postcards to Chris.Hipkins@parliament.govt.nz kgilberttunney https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788098390 2021-10-03 23:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788098390 Sound Bites https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788098936 Being able to have sound bites available to say the same message across the motu]]> 2021-10-03 23:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788098936 WAC antoinettehudsonah https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788099721 Hosting sessions in ECE centres, schools and MOE offices with invited MPs. This will be an opportunity for whaanau, teachers, students, TAs and learning support providers to share the impact of the broken funding system. We can invite local media and post to social media tagging Chris Hipkins]]> 2021-10-03 23:28:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788099721 The way forward https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788103026 RECOGNISE Learning Support Teacher Aides (particularly those who have been in the job a long time) because it is these individuals who have been completing the ORS funding paperwork. It is these professionals who know the students and their whānau.  
The best way for MoE to 1. recognize the Learning Support Teacher Aides is to give them full ability to be considered for Management Units particularly in High School.
2. Change the current system so that there is an opportunity for cross-school collaboration and sharing for Learning Support. 
3. Increase and centralize the funding for Learning Support / Teacher Aides and Special Assessment Conditions.]]> 2021-10-03 23:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788103026 we need support staff to have job security and schools to be well funded junmor https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788253821 2021-10-04 01:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rorynm/m1qyjtfhn8mskeqs/wish/1788253821