Feedback on the draft Years 7–13 English learning area

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Blue NZCER cover for English Year 7-13 feedback report

This report presents findings from analysis of feedback on the draft English learning area for Years 7–13 carried out by NZCER for the Ministry of Education (the Ministry). The feedback was gathered from 31 March to 13 June 2025 through an online survey and submissions sent directly to the Ministry.

There were 296 survey responses. Most of these (82%) were from schools, and a smaller proportion (18%) came from other individuals or groups. There were 68 submissions, mostly from individuals or groups with education-related roles. Feedback is summarised under the following areas: 

  • Purpose Statement and Understandings
  • The learning area structure
  • Teaching guidance
  • The progress outcomes
  • The teaching sequence
  • Overall feedback
  • Support needed for planning, teaching and assessment