新西兰提议关闭奥克兰西桥学校(Westbridge School)的安全、教育和治理问题, New Zealand proposes closing Auckland’s Westbridge School over safety, education, and governance issues, with a decision expected by late 2026.

新西兰教育部提议关闭奥克兰的Westbridge住宅学校, New Zealand’s Ministry of Education has proposed closing Westbridge Residential School in Auckland due to ongoing safety and educational concerns, following a two-year review. 学校为有严重行为挑战的儿童提供服务,在2024年年中只有6名学生,尽管进行了工作人员培训和心理健康服务有所改善,但经常遇到人身攻击事件和事件记录不足的情况。 The school, serving children with severe behavioral challenges, had only six students in mid-2024 and has faced repeated incidents of physical assaults and inadequate incident documentation despite staff training and improved mental health services. ERO发现课程不适合中学生,特别是因为学校现在为有复杂需要的较年长的青少年提供服务。 ERO found the curriculum unfit for secondary students, especially as the school now serves older teens with complex needs. 治理问题, 包括与另一所学校紧张的共同董事会和历史性虐待索赔, 增加了挑战. Governance issues, including a strained shared board with another school and historical abuse claims, have compounded challenges. 虽然目前的学生不被视为象过去那样面临同样的风险,但教育部怀疑学校能够满足学生的需要。 While current students are not considered at the same risk as before, the ministry doubts the school can meet student needs. 公众协商于3月15日结束,预计2026年7月或8月作出关闭决定。 Public consultation ends March 15, with a closure decision expected by July or August 2026.