More than 100 Christchurch schools have set dates for re-opening following disruptions from last month's earthquake, Education Minister Anne Tolley said today.
She also announced $20 million in funding for schools and early childhood education centres.
Of the 100 schools 21 have already opened. Eighty eight early childhood education centres (ECEs) have re-opened, with a further 135 expected by the end of the week.
"It's extremely important that we get our students back into education as soon as we can, bringing them and their families some kind of normality and routine," Mrs Tolley said.
"I can also confirm that we are making an estimated $20 million in additional funding available to schools and ECE services affected by the disaster."
Schools and ECE centres in Christchurch were continuing to receive full funding, despite temporary closure or roll drops caused by the recent earthquake.
"In effect, we are double-funding these students and young children. Schools and ECE centres outside the city, which have enrolled young people from Christchurch, are receiving additional funding.
"We are also providing relief teachers where required in Christchurch, and additional teachers to support Christchurch students at schools around the country."
Efforts were being made to organise transport for children who need to start attending schools in different areas.
The Correspondence School made all of its resources available online to Christchurch students, without the need to enrol, at www.correspondence.school.nz
The ministry website at www.minedu.govt.nz has the latest information available on schools re-opening, as well as information for parents who want to help their child's learning at home.
