Learning support needs – where to start
Government help is available for children and young people with learning support needs.
Learning support is the extra help some children and young people need to take part and achieve in their education.
Your child may need learning support because they have a sensory, physical or learning disability, a health condition or behaviour difficulties.
Information about learning support needs on the Ministry of Education website
Government help available
The New Zealand Government website outlines what education funding, support and services are available for children with:
a physical disability or illness
behaviour and learning problems
disabilities and learning support needs to go to mainstream schools.
You’ll find links to the Ministry of Education website for details of each service.
Government help available for children with disabilities and learning support needs
ACC also funds education support for children who find it hard to learn or do activities because of an injury.
Learn more about education support for a child after an injury on ACC’s website
Applying for learning support services
If your child needs a specialist assessment or extra support you can:
ask your early childhood service, school or kura to help you apply
call the learning support information line on 0800 622 222
contact your local education office
contact your ACC support coordinator.
Find Ministry of Education offices and contact details in your area