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* 1. Area in New Zealand

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* 2. Name

BLENNZ Vision
Equity through access; opening doors so all may learn

BLENNZ Mission
Our mission is to provide a quality education for ākonga who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision, in partnership with parents, whānau and community, so that they reach their potential for growth, independence, participation and success within their communities.

Beliefs
The following beliefs underpin the BLENNZ approach to inclusive teaching and learning:
- Parents and whānau are the prime educators in their child's learning
- Māori have the right to education success as Māori
- Education is focused on the learning within the context of whānau, community and culture
- Learning occurs through active engagement in meaningful environments
- Learners have unique needs requiring specialist learning and teaching approaches
- Learners have the right to equitable access to education
- Learners have a right to belong and to realise their potential as participating and contributing members of society
- Team collaboration promotes positive outcomes for learners

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* 3. When you read the above:

Have we captured the things that are important to you and your child?

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* 4. Is there anything you believe is missing? If so what?

Please take the time to tell us what this looks like when we get it right for you and for your child:

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* 5. Parents and whānau are the prime educators in their child's learning.

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* 6. Māori have the right to educational success as Māori.

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* 7. Education is focused on the learner within the context of whānau, community and culture.

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* 8. Learning occurs through active engagement in meaningful environments.

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* 9. Learners have unique needs requiring specialist learning and teaching approaches.

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* 10. Learners have the right to equitable access to education.

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* 11. Learners have a right to belong and to realise their potential as participating and contributing members of society.

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* 12. Team collaboration promotes positive outcomes for learners.

Is BLENNZ walking the talk?

When you or your child work with or meet with BLENNZ staff are our beliefs evident in how we interact with you and your child?

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* 13. What is BLENNZ getting right? (what are we doing well for you and / or your child?)

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* 14. How can BLENNZ improve? (Are there other ways?)

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* 15. Is there anything else you would like to share?

Thank you for your contribution.

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