Value and utilise the knowledge, skills and experience of parents, whānau and the local community
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Building strong community networks’
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Build relationships with community groups
Build relationships with community groups
Build relationships with local iwi and Pasifika cultural and disability groups, such as the Pasifika Autism Support Group.
Community based learning
Community based learning
Victory Park Primary School enrolls "the family, not just the child". Health, social services, and education work as one to support all members of a whānau.
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Value families’ expertise
Value families’ expertise
Parents and whānau can contribute in a variety of ways to the life of a school.
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Useful resources
Useful resources
Working as a community
The relationships between whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, kotahitanga, and rangatiratanga school culture to build school and community culture are explained. Networks of support that can be accessed are identified on this page.

Curriculum Implementation Exploratory Studies: Final Report
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Section Eight (p.35) of this report from the Curriculum Implementation Exploratory Studies project focuses on the different purposes of community engagement. A key purpose is for schools to involve their community in developing a shared vision and values. Contains practical strategies.
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More suggestions for implementing the strategy “Build community networks”:
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Guide to Index of the guide: Autism and learning
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Strategies for action:
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Identify needs and ways to provide supportShow suggestions for Identify needs and ways to provide support
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Key areas of supportShow suggestions for Key areas of support
- Support communication
- Foster social interaction
- Minimise sensory challenges
- Support positive behaviour
- Support self-management
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Helpful classroom strategies years 1-8Show suggestions for Helpful classroom strategies years 1-8
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Helpful classroom strategies years 9-13Show suggestions for Helpful classroom strategies years 9-13