Pacific Homework and Tutoring Initiative
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About this tender
Overview The Ministry of Education (NZ) is seeking providers to deliver the Pacific Homework and Tutoring Initiative, establishing contractual arrangements with providers able to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive tutoring services for Pacific learners. About The Pacific Homework and Tutoring Initiative is designed to provide supplementary educational support in addition to learning taking place within schools. Services are intended to assist Pacific learners who require additional support to strengthen their achievement in the literacy and numeracy co-requisite examinations. This service will be available to approximately 1150 ākonga in 17 schools across the Auckland region where Pacific learners comprise at least 50% of the years 9 and 10 student population. Purpose The procurement will establish contractual arrangements with providers that can deliver tutoring services which support Pacific learners to improve literacy and numeracy achievement, strengthen engagement in learning, and increase preparedness for future educational pathways. Scope The scope includes: Delivery of culturally responsive tutoring services for Pacific learners Provision of supplementary educational support in addition to school-based learning Delivery of services to approximately 1150 ākonga across 17 schools in the Auckland region Tender Briefing A supplier briefing will be held for this opportunity. To register, email jacky.doonan@education.govt.nz. Enquiries Contact: Jacky Doonan Email: jacky.doonan@education.govt.nz
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