More hours need to be allocated to tamariki with additional needs. 1.5 hours in a 6 hour day is not enough!

What is the issue that is most important for you? What does your issue mean for you as a teacher, and the tamariki you teach?

More often we are seeing tamariki with additional needs requiring our support to engage in the kindergarten environment, but the hours given for these tamariki to receive extra support is minimal and puts a huge strain on the teaching team to provide an environment that is inclusive for all.

What will it take to fix the issue you have identified?

More hours need to be allocated to tamariki with additional needs. 1.5 hours in a 6 hour day is not enough!

When we fix your issue, what impact will that change have on you as a teacher, and the tamariki you teach?

Less stress and knowing that our time teaching is making a difference for all tamariki.