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Consultation on updating Physical Restraint rules/guidelines in Schools and Kura!

22 Mar 2022

The purpose of the consultation is to make sure that the new rules and guidelines are workable and sustainable, uphold the rights of children, whānau and school staff, provide clarity and support as to when and how physical restraint can be used, and prevent the use of physical restraint except as a last resort to prevent imminent harm. The consultation is now open for feedback until 31 March 2022 and we want to hear from you.

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Consultation on the draft Physical Restraint Rules and Guidelines

02 Feb 2022

The Physical Restraint Advisory Group (the Advisory Group) established in September 2020, has helped the Ministry of Education develop draft Rules and Guidelines on physical restraint in schools, following changes to the law around the use of physical restraint in the Education and Training Act 2020.

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Creating a more cohesive service for school-aged children with cochlear implants

16 Jun 2021

Hundreds of school-aged cochlear implant recipients are being welcomed back under the care of New Zealand’s two cochlear implant support services.

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27th National Deaf Rugby Championship

10 Mar 2021

April 2 - 4 2021 Petone Recreation Grounds, Lower Hutt

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AnyQuestions has opened for 2021!

24 Feb 2021

www.anyquestions.govt.nz is a free, online chat service that helps New Zealand school-aged students with their schoolwork.

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CCS Disability Action

18 Feb 2021

You can make a difference in one Child's life. We have children and young people who need a safe, stable, and nurturing home away from home.

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