5707 (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:	5707 (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_05707_2026
Document guid:	48e67eee-f472-4994-8c38-60e370d2c3ef

5707 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister of Education: How, if at all, does the Ministry of Education refreshed curriculum reflect the needs of disabled learners and neurodivergent learners?

Hon Erica Stanford: The curriculum includes guidance on inclusive practices and provides tools to support neurodiverse and disabled learners. Schools and kura are encouraged to work with whānau and specialists to meet individual needs.