NZ Education Delegation Heads to Europe & UK
Education Minister Erica Stanford is leading a New Zealand delegation to Iceland to participate in the 2025 International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP).
"The summit will be attended by Education Ministers, union leaders, and teacher leaders from high-performing OECD countries. It provides an excellent opportunity for sharing best practices and gaining an international perspective on common challenges," Ms. Stanford says.
This year's summit theme is "Quality Education: The Key to Prosperity and Well-being." The discussion topics include building a foundation for equitable and inclusive education, supporting educators to foster equity and wellbeing, and the educator's role in child-centered education systems.
"Everything we're doing is aimed at lifting achievement and closing the equity gap so all Kiwi kids can succeed. I look forward to continuing to share our education journey with my ministerial counterparts and strengthening New Zealand's education ties with the world," Ms. Stanford says.
Strengthening Global Education Ties
In addition to the Iceland summit, Minister Stanford will also visit the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Germany to foster international collaboration and explore new educational approaches.
While in the UK, she will meet with the Secretary of State for Education, Department for Education officials, the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted), and the Education Endowment Foundation. Minister Stanford will also visit local schools and hold discussions with Oxford University Press and the Cambridge Assessment to learn more about education research and assessment practices.
In Stockholm, Sweden, Minister Stanford will deliver a keynote speech and participate in the 2025 Knowledge Rich Curriculum Forum. This forum focuses on how knowledge-based curricula can improve educational outcomes and equip students with essential skills for the future.
In Hamburg, Germany, Minister Stanford will attend a German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce networking event to promote overseas investment in New Zealand and strengthen educational and economic ties.
Minister Stanford departed for the UK and Europe on March 16 and is scheduled to return to New Zealand on March 29.
Her participation in these international events highlights New Zealand's commitment to improving education, fostering international cooperation, and ensuring equitable opportunities for all learners.
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