Education Minister Hon Erica Stanford has announced appointments to the Governing Council of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

“The Teaching Council has faced significant challenges, including an independent review into its practices that found it had lost focus on its core role of ensuring child safety,” Ms Stanford says.

“It is important that we have frontline educators on the Governing Council, as they understand the needs of the sector.

“The depth and diversity of the members’ experience mean they will provide a balanced perspective on regulatory systems, and have critical governance skills and insights, including around financial management, organisational performance, audit and risk management.”

Minister Stanford said she is confident the Governing Council will have the collective skills and experience needed to provide strong governance, aligned with the Teaching Council’s enhanced regulatory focus.

The following current ministerial appointees will be reappointed for three-year terms:

A further appointment will be made to fill a current vacancy and strengthen early childhood education representation on the Council.

Members’ terms are expected to begin in July, aligning with commencement of theEducation (System Reform) Amendment Bill.