Where Have the Government’s Education Millions Gone?
9 OCTOBER 2015
Where Have the Government’s Education Millions Gone?
The government claims it’s spending more money
than ever on education, but New Zealand First’s Education
Spokesperson Tracey Martin is questioning where that money
has gone as parents struggle to afford
schooling.
“Today’s ASG Parents’ Report Card shows parents are finding they don’t have enough money to meet the increasing financial needs of their children’s education,” says Mrs Martin.
“Parents are being asked to fund their child's ‘free’ education in greater and greater amounts and this needs to be addressed urgently.
“The government trumpets that it’s putting more money in education but if parents are worried about funding their children’s education, where are the millions going?
“Perhaps on mopping up the Novopay debacle? Revamps of the Resource Teacher Learning and Behaviour scheme and truancy programmes, the PACT tool and selling National Standards to parents?
“New Zealanders’ long held belief that their children are entitled to a free education, no matter how much parents earn, is clearly taking a hammering under the National Government.
“Today’s Parents’ Report Card proves it’s time for the government to get back to the basics and provide a solid, affordable education for New Zealand children and their families” says Mrs Martin.
“New Zealand First would work with the sector to immediately review the cost of delivering our world class New Zealand Curriculum.”
ENDS