1. NCEA 4 U

2. 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 …

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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”

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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