5994 (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:	5994 (2026)
Question asked:	24 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_05994_2026
Document guid:	1dd72ab6-cfc3-4da5-be2a-0e2737111611

5994 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister of Education: Further to 264 (2026), on what date were providers contacted requesting evidence for the additional requirements?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised by the Ministry of education that requirements of providers for the SOTP 2026 round were outlined to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers at the beginning of the application process. Applications for ITE providers opened on 14 July 2025.