So why choose Kip McGrath? And what makes our tutoring better than the rest?

We’re one of the largest tutoring providers delivered by qualified teachers globally. We teach over one million lessons annually. For over 45 years we have tutored students using explicit instruction that works. We teach over 150 number of students weekly and students receive a tailored learning programme.

A parent will come to us unsure of ‘why’ their child is struggling in class, so we conduct a free learning assessment with a qualified teacher. This helps us, and the parent, identify any gaps in the student’s learning including any strengths they may have. We then set goals with the student and tailor our curriculum to help the student keep up in class. Quality lessons are at the core of what we do. Our lessons are carefully planned and delivered face-to-face with the same tutor weekly, in one of our centres or our purpose-built online tutoring platform.

Face-to-face online lessons allow our professional tutors to teach in real time. Every lesson is focused on achieving the student’s goal. Our lessons are fun and interactive. The teacher tracks and monitors a student’s progress against their goals, adjusting the level and focus where necessary.

Our lessons run in small groups providing a supportive and individualised environment. Students also receives one-on-one tutoring. They move from task to task in 10-minute slots. Our tutors are actively involved and a step ahead of each student.

Students are provided with on-the-spot feedback, badges of achievement and rewards for recognition to boost their selfesteem. Parents and guardians are also always updated. We’re not homework help or test prep providers. We solely help children who are struggling in class. Our tutors know how to properly plan, teach and progress students.

We’re committed to helping students reach their highest potential.

New Zealand Careers Expo continues to help students enter the world of work

Career expos are a popular way for schools to introduce their students to numerous career options. These events bring together representatives from industries and businesses to interact with students and provide them with valuable insights into what a particular career entails.

One of the primary benefits of career expos is that they allow students to explore different career options. Many students are unaware of the career paths available to them. A career expo allows them to interact with professionals from different fields and gain first-hand knowledge about the skills and qualifications required for a particular job.

Career expos also allow students to learn about the latest trends and developments in different industries. The world of work is constantly evolving, and the NZ Careers Expo offers students a glimpse into the latest innovations and advancements in their chosen field. This knowledge can help them make informed decisions about their career paths and prepare them for the ever-changing job market.

The chance to network with professionals is another benefit the expos provide. Students can connect with individuals for guidance and advice on achieving their career goals. They can also learn about internships, job shadowing, and other opportunities to gain experience in their field of interest.

Students attending this years expos will once again be able to get first hand experience in the exciting fields of tourism and hospitality, as we partner with “Go with Tourism” to showcase the many exciting careers and opportunities within this growing sector.

To learn more about the NZ Careers Expo and register your school for free, visit https://careersexpo.org.nz/for-schools.

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Online Digital Expo

Hundreds of employers, educational, vocational, and training providers to explore. Start a converstion. careerexpo.org.nz

Register your school attendance now!

Christchurch Expo - Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 May, CHCH Arena .

Palmerston Nth Expo - Thursday 18 May, Central Energy Trust Arena.

Hawkes Bay - Tuesday 23 May, Pettigrew Green Arena. Napier.

Hamilton Expo - Sunday 11 - Monday 12 June, Claudelands.

Auckland Expo - Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 June, The Cloud.

Wellington Expo - Friday 23 - Saturday 24 June, TSB Arena.

Dunedin Expo - Wednesday 28 June, Dunedin Town Hall.

The NZ Careers Expo: In-Person & Online @ careersexpo.org.nz

When was the last time you reviewed your asbestos management plan?

The Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations came into effect in April 2016. As part of the legislation, any buildings (including schools), built prior to the year 2000 are required to have an Asbestos Management Plan (AMP), which clearly sets out location of any possible asbestos and details how it should be managed unless proven otherwise by an assessment from a suitably qualified and experienced surveyor.

The condition of the asbestos at these properties should be inspected and monitored on an ongoing basis and any changes recorded.

New Zealand Demolition and Asbestos Association (NZDAA), president, Helina Stil, says “We’re now seven years on and it would be fair to suggest that many of the plans that were created have not been maintained or up dated and that routine condition monitoring is unlikely to be happening.”

The reason for this she explains is that the duty to review and update the AMP was not widely understood.

“The duty to manage required AMPs to be developed between 2016-2018 and to review these after five years – which means that any AMPs developed in this time period are due to review. The PCBU must inform contractors and others of their AMP’s contents to avoid misunderstandings and accidental damage to in-situ asbestos material.

The asbestos regulations require that all Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU), including schools, ensure that all asbestos in their buildings and facilities is identified, (so far as is reasonably practicable) and that any risks that may lead to exposure are minimised or managed.

As the person in control of their workplace, the principal will often be the PCBU or person responsible for managing the asbestos in their school. In addition, any staff working on or maintaining these buildings should be fully across the Asbestos Management Plan and it should also be made available and provided to any contractors conducting work at your school.

For bigger projects such as demolition or refurbishment works, an asbestos refurbishment or demolition survey is required by law, before any work can commence. Asbestos that is in good condition and undisturbed doesn’t pose a significant health and safety risk. However, there is a risk of asbestos fibres being released and disturbed during refurbishment and routine maintenance tasks. It is therefore important that everyone working in and on such buildings knows the locations and understands the potential risks and how to safely manage these.

“Without adequate procedures in place for implementing the use of your Asbestos Management Plan and ensuring that it is reviewed and maintained on a regular basis, the potential for asbestos to accidentally be disturbed could actually be very high.

“With so many buildings taking a hammering following recent weather events, it is likely that the condition of some asbestos containing materials may have changed or been damaged. I wonder how many PCBUs actually referred back to their AMPs before commencing any clean up.

“We encourage all schools to dust off their Asbestos Management Plans and have a proper review of their asbestos situation.

“If they are at all unsure about how to go about this then we recommend that they engage a competent person such as a qualified asbestos surveyor or assessor to assist with the identification of and review of their asbestos and to make it an annual procedure to monitor for any changes.”

The NZDAA has also published a new ‘Practice Notes’ to assist PCBUs on cleaning up after a flood or storm and is available to download free from their website.