29657 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 22 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29657 (2026)
Question asked:	25 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Hon Ginny Andersen
Portfolio:	Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	15 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29657_2026
Document guid:	dcc08852-096b-4f31-a559-119833fc0445

29657 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Education: How did the Ministry of Education become aware of Learning First and their services?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised that the Education Review Office invited the Ministry of Education to attend a meeting in Wellington on 16 October 2024, where Dr Ben Jensen, international curriculum expert, shared insights into what is being developed in other jurisdictions.