6724 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 15 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	6724 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Willow-Jean Prime
Portfolio:	Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	10 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_06724_2026
Document guid:	cd198231-d683-4974-8605-7552f3bef647

6724 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister of Education: Further to 3521 (2026), what method did the Ministry of Education use to collect feedback from schools participating in the new reporting framework trial and how many schools provided feedback?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that the initial four progress descriptors, along with guidance on how to use them, were released to schools via Tāhūrangi for them to provide feedback. This was not a trial, but an opportunity for schools and organisations to have input. The Ministry actively engaged with a targeted group of principals and associations for feedback which was received via a Ministry email address. 107 emails were received, representing 85 schools (individually or in a collective), and the rest from a combination of groups (such as community leaders) and individuals.