Funding was assigned to the COVID-19-related distance learning package in order to support and empower parents, whānau (meaning extended family in Māori) and caregivers to support their children's learning from home, in partnership with teachers. The package included the provision of hard packs, television broadcasting, access to online learning and teaching, as well as devices and connectivity
History
Country
New Zealand
Policy Area
Education
Measure
Distance learning support
Eligibility
N/A
Type
Additional funding
Start / Announced Date
Jul-20
End Date
N/A
Amount
N/A
Total Cost
NZ$87.780 million
Recipients
Children
Route to the child
Direct
Sources
Ministry of Education (2020) Education report: COVID-19 response - distance learning package. Available at: https://www.education.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/R-1234656-Education-Report-COVID-19-Response-Distance-learning-Redacted.pdf