Supporting your child's learning and education success
The more kaiako or teachers understand your child, tamariki or tamaiti, the better they're able to provide learning experiences that recognise and value their uniqueness.
As your child moves through their education, each new teacher will be able to access information about them using Te Rito. This will help them to identify the skills and strengths of your child while responding to their learning style and needs.
Te RIto makes it easy to participate in your child's education
It's a partnership between you, your child and their teachers because you understand your child best.
Principals and teachers will be able to share your child's information with you, to support open conversations about their learning. Together you can explore the range of choices and resources available to support them.
Keeping ākonga and learner information secure
Protecting your child's information is at the core of Te Rito.
- The personal information collected and stored in Te Rito about a learner belongs to the learner and you - their parents or guardians. It doesn't belong to their kura or school - and you can ask for a copy of it at any time.
- It's the responsibility of the kura or school your child attends to keep their information up to date, safe and secure. With your consent, principals and teachers can access it to confirm they're providing relevant and timely resources and support for your child.
- Your child's teacher must talk to you about any information they plan to add or change in Te Rito, why they’re adding or changing it, and how it will be used. You must first agree to any changes before any information can be added or changed.
- The information about your child in Te Rito is provided by kura and schools. If it's incorrect, you should contact their kura or school to have it updated.
For more about Te Rito's protection of learner information, see Privacy.