Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Government acts on Person A Ministerial Inquiry recommendations

URL: Government acts on Person A Ministerial Inquiry recommendations
Hekia Parata | Education

Tougher employment checks and improved information sharing are among a number of measures announced by the Government today to tighten-up teacher employment and vetting procedures. The measures are part of the Government’s response to the Ministerial Inquiry into the employment of convicted sex offender, Henry Te Rito Miki, in the education sector. “Child safety is an absolute priority. Parents and their children should be able to trust people in positions of responsibility,” Ms Parata says...