The government has unveiled a new style of school report it says will give families clearer information about their children. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford made the announcement on Monday afternoon, saying the new reports will ensure all primary and intermediate schools describe children's achievement in reading, writing and maths twice a year in the same way. Read more ⬇ | RNZ

The SEND Code of Practice says your parental views must be central to the EHCP. This is the one place you can explain what school reports never show what daily life actually looks like for your child. . Here’s how to write it clearly and powerfully: . Describe your child’s daily pattern, not one off events. Example: “Most mornings my child needs full support to regulate, get dressed and manage transitions. Without this, they become distressed and cannot start the school day.” This shows frequenc