The Government’s proposed abolishment of NCEA leaves many questions unanswered.
“Schools and families need certainty about just what exactly these changes mean for their students and their future qualifications,” Labour education spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime said.
“Schooling is already an anxious period for our young people and the last thing they need is more confusion.
“Previous rushed overhauls have led to students being the guinea pigs for failed change – like national standards – so we must get this right.
"Any change must be done with proper sector consultation and be based on evidence that it will lead to better outcomes for all students.
“I am worried that teachers, parents and whānau have such a short window to share their voices after being excluded in the months leading up to this announcement.
“Already I’m hearing from schools and parents worried about what this all means for their students and how hasty these proposed changes are.
“NCEA is not perfect, which is why we started to implement a fully consulted change process that this Government delayed. Rushing changes through now for political expediency isn't the answer.
“The Government must ensure any change is evidence-based, has students’ futures in mind and allow time for proper consultation so that we can get this right for all young people and children,” Willow-Jean Prime said.
