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14 September 2025
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Embed familiar supports | Ngā taituarā e mōhiotia ana

Identify existing supports for ākonga in their current environment. Plan for your school to provide continuity so the transition is seamless for ākonga and whānau.

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"Ka whāngaia, ka tupu, ka puāwai"

That which is nurtured grows, then blossoms.

Why this matters | Te take

Why this matters | Te take

Ākonga wellbeing relies on consistent routines and approaches. Identify ways to settle ākonga into the new environment using familiar routines and features.

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Identify key support staff | Ngā kaituarā matua

Identify key support staff | Ngā kaituarā matua

Connect with specialists and support staff who currently work with ākonga.

Identify existing supports the teaching team provides and recognise ways they can support ākonga to integrate into school life.

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How to embed supports | Te whakatinana

How to embed supports | Te whakatinana

This video shows ideas for supporting ākonga to transition to a new environment. Note the inclusion of mana-enhancing cultural values.
Video hosted on Vimeo http://vimeo.com/113063691

Source: Tātai Aho Rau Core Education

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Next steps

More suggestions for implementing the strategy “Develop ākonga partnerships | Te mahi tahi me ngā ākonga”:

Return to the guide “Te Ara Ako – Learning pathways in times of change”

Education pathways – planning for times of change

Te Ara Ako – Learning pathways in times of change

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Guide to Index of the guide: Collaborative planning for learning

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  • Understanding collaborative planning for learning

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