In this workshop, Phil will outline a recently completed research project conducted by Te Matarau and NorthTec to identify the challenges and enablers to accessing higher education for learners in Tai Tokerau (Northland). The exciting outcome from this work is a highly practicable action plan, with clear strategies based around five priority domains: partnerships and stakeholder engagement; leadership; learners and graduates; staff capability; and Inclusive learning environments. Phil will explain this framework which will have many transferable applications for other community education providers.
Philip Alexander-Crawford (Ngati Hine, Ngapuhi, Ngati Rehia, Scottish and English) was born in Kaikohe, Tai Tokerau. His whānau value education highly and he has degrees in law and management, a Masters in Indigenous Studies and is completing a Masters in Professional Practice. His kaupapa includes helping change learning environments to work more effectively for a wider range of learners. He is presently Chief Executive of Te Matarau Education Trust which is a Tai Tokerau based iwi and hapü based education trust helping Māori and Pasifika into trades training.