Type of Intervention: Guidance
Sectors Involved: Education, Executive Office
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Adapting or closing schools
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Ministry of Education
Overview: Government overturns its previous decision to make school attendance ‘voluntary’ in level 3 lockdown. Says it will advise parents clearly when students can physically return to school
Full details here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12325693
Type of Justification: Public Opinion (e.g. consultations, opinion polling), advocacy by Principals’ Association
Evidence/Justification: Government sought to bring clarity to the level 3 rules and ease the pressure on parents and teachers