NCEA 4 U

Background to the NCEA 4 U Programme Maanaaki Nursing Service Playgroup formed Informal ACE learning opportunities offered by Southern REAP Learners requested more formal study options Weekly sessions set up And then the journey began …

Learner Engagement Process Initial Interview with each learner Current NCEA credits Interests and Strengths Gaps Identified Meeting organised with the tutor Think about a career pathway Registration with Te Kura Levels chosen for study 2 subjects offered per year

Weekly classes and regular tutor contact Programme Delivery Weekly classes and regular tutor contact Support given to help with queries Support students to remain engaged in learning Tutors oversee the students programme Oversees the smooth running of the paperwork Communicates with Te Kura Keeps track of credits Records learner stories Is the student’s advocate

Current Programme Delivery 3 NCEA 4 U programmes in action – 2 hour sessions Gore Winton x2 Nightcaps Weekly sessions with the tutor Students continue work at home with tutor engagement as required 26 learners currently engaged in the programme Capacity for 30 learners

Current Programme Costs Te Kura – free for under 20 year olds $110 per subject $40 recovered per year Programme costs include Tutor Coordinator Childcare Travel Venue Subject Fees Resources Kai

A snapshot of who attended NCEA during 2016 Central Southland - based in Winton 80% European / 20% NZ Maori Age range – 19 – 44 years Average age – 26 years 109 credits gained during the year Eastern Southland – based in Gore 44% European / 56% NZ Maori Age range – 21 – 31 years Average age – 25 years 1 student who has been on the programme for 3 years have begun a course studying Business Administration Western Southland – based in Nightcaps 12% European / 88% NZ Maori Age range – 24 – 35 years Average age – 27 years Comment from a learners parent .. “They kept their dreams tiny and thanks to you there is a glitter of hope in their eyes”

Levels and Subjects being studied English, Maths, Business Studies, Science, Digital Technology, Accounting, Horticulture, Technology Level 2 English, Maths, Health and PE, Agriculture, Digital Technology and Biology Level 3 English, Accounting and Photography

Early Childhood Education Opportunities Child care offered Run alongside sessions Opportunity for Early Childhood Education Engages many high risk families who have not previously engaged in any form of EC Education Removes a barrier for the parents to engage in formal learning

Programme is delivered in own communities Programme Benefits Programme is delivered in own communities Safe learning environment Student travel costs eliminated Family benefits Positive role modelling for children Happy Mum – Happy Children Support system within the NCEA group Confidence gained Employment opportunities

Childcare regulations Programme Concerns High Cost of delivery Support funding is constantly been sought Tutor Suitability The programme is only as good as its tutor Costs of Te Kura No refund policy Childcare regulations