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18 | The Early Years Kete Cerebral Palsy - Hōkai Nukurangi TOOLKIT Both the Ministry of Education and Kidshealth NZ websites have extra information on services to support students with additional learning needs. See: • www.education.govt.nz/parents-and- caregivers/schools-year-0-13/learning-support • www.kidshealth.org.nz/learning-support-what Attending your local school: Most children who have CP or any extra education needs will go to the usual classes at their local school and if needed, support can be provided through the school. Parents can contact a Ministry of Education Learning Support, Service Manager for more information about local services. See: • www.education.govt.nz/our-work/our-role- and-our-people/contact-us/regional-ministry- contacts/learning-support-services Education resources for starting school Attending a special school, satellite classes, and special units within local schools: If your child has high needs, they may attend a specialist school or satellite class, or a unit based within a local school. Ongoing Resource Scheme (ORS) funding is needed for this. www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/ special-education/ors/criteria-for-ors