5704 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 13 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5704 (2026)
Question asked:	23 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Willow-Jean Prime
Portfolio:	Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	08 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05704_2026
Document guid:	ad92c334-75f4-46a0-ac0c-c47161d207ac

5704 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister of Education: Who, if anyone, did the Ministry of Education involve in the development of the refreshed curriculum who brought the perspectives of disabled learners and neurodivergent learners?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised that, throughout 2024 and 2025, the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) established curriculum contributing groups and review groups to support the curriculum development and review process. In establishing these groups, the Ministry considered members with expertise in both designing inclusive curricula, and working in diverse settings. Some review groups across both the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa also included representation from the deaf community. Additionally, public consultation provides the sector and wider public, including disabled and neurodivergent learners, with the opportunity to provide feedback.