The Education Review Office (ERO) has shifted to a more developmental  approach to evaluation that supports each school’s improvement over  time. Key features of the new approach, Te Ara Huarau, are that ERO will: 

→ work with all schools in an ongoing way rather than as a one-off  event 

→ connect with each school’s strategic planning and reporting cycle as  part of their improvement journey 

→ work in partnership with schools, collaborating in support of  equitable and excellent outcomes for all learners 

As a result, each school will:  

→ have a dedicated ERO Evaluation Partner who works alongside the  school 

→ have a different experience depending on needs, strengths, and  their school’s specific evaluation focus 

→ be on a three-year evaluation cycle  

What will public reporting on ERO’s website look like?  

As schools’ transition into the approach, ERO will work with schools to  publish a one-off Profile Report. This will focus on the strategic goals  schools have in place to improve learner outcomes and what the school is  seeking to achieve through the evaluation.  

Within a three year cycle all schools will then have a Te Ara Huarau |  School Evaluation Report. This report includes information about the  school’s improvement journey, what the school has achieved for learners  and their future priorities.  

All schools will receive a Board Assurance with Regulatory and Legislative  Requirements Report about their board’s attestation to meeting those  requirements. Provision for International Students and Hostel Reports will be published where applicable.  

Other reporting 

Progress Reports - These reports are not published on ERO’s website.  Progress reports will provide specific information for specific audiences  such as your board, the community or the Ministry of Education. 

More information is available on ERO’s website,  ERO.govt.nz/how-ero-reviews/Te-Ara-Huarau