3221 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 20 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	3221 (2026)
Question asked:	04 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Willow-Jean Prime
Portfolio:	Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	16 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_03221_2026
Document guid:	dacc0d55-384f-4f07-9f7d-67ab2b6ba53f

3221 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister of Education: How many initial teacher education places did University of Otago | Ōtākau Whakaihu Waka receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year funding was recevied for?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised by the Ministry of Education that all initial teacher education providers applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) places according to their capacity. In 2026 the University of Otago received 4 places, 2 primary places and 2 secondary places. It has not received funding for SOTP places prior to 2026.