Strengthen support team relationships | Te whakakaha hononga
Effective collaboration between previous and new educators, therapists, and support staff helps transfer insights, strategies, and accommodations, reducing disruptions and easing a ākonga adjustment.
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"Ko koe ki tēnā, ko ahau ki tēnei kīwai o te kete"
You take that handle and I will take this handle of the basket.
Why this matters | Te take
Why this matters | Te take
Maintaining strong support team relationships during the transition of ākonga from one setting to another is crucial for continuity of care, stability, and progress.
Source: Ministry of Education | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga
Meet new teaching staff | Te tūtakitaki kaiako
Meet new teaching staff | Te tūtakitaki kaiako
- Arrange multiple visits over several weeks so the student can explore classrooms, playgrounds, and other key areas and meet the staff (kaiako, teacher aide, support staff). Tailor these visits to meet ākonga learning needs.
- Ensure staff are well informed about any additional needs ākonga has and prepare accordingly.
- Introduce ākonga to specific kaiako or other school support staff who may support their special interests (for example, gardeners, caretakers, support roles).
Meet other ākonga | Te tūtakitaki ākonga
Meet other ākonga | Te tūtakitaki ākonga
A video made by Silverstream School students for new entrants and their parents. They show the school and classroom routines and introduce some of the ways learning takes place.
Source: Silverstream School
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More suggestions for implementing the strategy “Working as a team | He whānau kotahi tātou”:
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Accessing the physical environment | Te whai wāhi ki te taiao kura
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Nurture whānau partnerships | WhanaungatangaShow suggestions for Nurture whānau partnerships | Whanaungatanga
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Develop ākonga partnerships | Te mahi tahi me ngā ākongaShow suggestions for Develop ākonga partnerships | Te mahi tahi me ngā ākonga
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Prepare your environment | Te whakarite wāhi akoShow suggestions for Prepare your environment | Te whakarite wāhi ako
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Working as a team | He whānau kotahi tātouShow suggestions for Working as a team | He whānau kotahi tātou
- Prepare and support teaching staff | Te whakarite kaimahi
- Strengthen support team relationships | Te whakakaha hononga
- Accessing the physical environment | Te whai wāhi ki te taiao kura
