Advancing educational equity for neurodivergent learners and staff through systemic change and inclusive practices. 

October 2024 | Designing for neurodiversity

This Manako briefing paper highlights the need for better support of neurodivergent tertiary learners, provides an overview of Ako Aotearoa initiatives to enhance educator capability, and includes recommendations for systemic change.

Briefing Paper | Designing for neurodiversity (PDF, 755Kb)

May 2024 | Embracing Inclusivity: Introducing the Dyslexia-Friendly Quality Mark (DFQM)

This Manako briefing paper presents the DFQM, an innovative programme designed to foster inclusive education for dyslexic learners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Briefing Paper | Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark (PDF, 171Kb)

About the briefing papers

These Briefing Papers have been collected part of our commitment to good practice in tertiary education.

Sent to the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills and other key stakeholders, they offer insights into initiatives under the Ako Aotearoa Manako programme that seek to enhance the capability of the tertiary teaching workforce to support the achievement of the educational and learner success priorities under the Tertiary Education Strategy.