During the next year, the Digital Team at the Ministry of Education has a range of new services that will be made available to schools and kura. This is part of the goal to improve overall cyber security and digital support to schools and kura.

“The team is looking to establish a schools reference group on digital challenges to help inform decision-making. The group would be involved in piloting new services and initiatives, and, importantly, providing feedback,” said the Ministry. “The benefits for schools will include getting access to digital advice and services ahead of launch, receive specific attention on your school’s security setup to understand where improvements can be made, and help shape the design of new services and support.”

Participating schools will be able to opt-in or out of being involved in specific development opportunities as they emerge.

“Spaces in the reference group will be limited. Ideally, the group will be genuinely representative of schools and kura of all shapes and sizes from across Aotearoa. So, if you are interested, get in quick!.”

To register your interest to be part of the Ministry’s digital reference group, please contact digital.services@education.govt.nz

INTERFACE February 2023