Flexible Support for Every School
Whether you’re building teacher capability, refining Tier 1 instruction, strengthening intervention, or developing schoolwide systems—our team is here to help. We meet you where you are and tailor support that’s grounded in evidence, aligned with the science of learning, and designed to real change and meaningful outcomes for students and teachers alike.
This support might include:
In-class modelling and coaching
Leadership mentoring
System and resource development
Remote or in-person sessions
Staff and/or parent evenings
We partner with school to co-design a practical, evidence-based path forward that builds capability and makes a lasting difference for all learners.
How Could This Support Take Shape in Your School?
Full Facilitation and Coaching
An ongoing partnership over the course of a year or more to embed change across Years 0–8, including teacher-only days and termly in-school visits.
One-off Teacher-only Days
Focused professional learning tailored to take your knowledge and practice to the next level. Focus areas may include spelling, reading, writing and or intervention.
PLD Tailored for Your Setting
Every school’s focus is different. We design support to meet your goals—whether that’s refining your literacy block, strengthening Tier 1 instruction, supporting intervention, or developing leadership capability. Support might include lesson modelling, observations, coaching, or a mix of all three.
Short-term or One-off Visits
Not every school needs a full facilitation and coaching package. We offer short-term or one-off support that is targeted and practical, without long-term commitment. This could include:
In-school days with lesson modelling, coaching, and after-school staff sessions
Remote coaching
Staff and/or parent evenings
Leadership meetings and mentoring
Need more information?
Please contact Fiona Wilder via fiona@learningmatters.co.nz to arrange a time for a remote meeting or phone call.
Fiona can discuss with you how we can work together to support your school’s needs.
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Our Team
Our support is located in Aotearoa which means we can support you in your location. We are able to work with you and your team either in person and or remotely. Our team have extensive experience working alongside school leaders, SENCOs, Literacy Leads, teachers, and teaching teams to co-construct a practical, evidence-based, and sustainable path forward.
With wide-ranging experience across teaching, leadership, neurodiversity, and literacy, our facilitators and instructional coaches bring deep understanding and credibility. All are registered New Zealand teachers, Ministry-approved facilitators (Years 0–8), and have completed recognised training such as LETRS (IDA), IMSLE (ADA), or LMIT (IDA).
They’ve served as Principals, Deputy Principals, SENCOs, Literacy Leads, Team Leaders, and classroom teachers—so they understand the realities of school life. Working in partnership with you, they help co-design next steps that reflect your context and lead to meaningful, lasting change. Our team is also committed to their own ongoing professional development, continually engaging with current research and evidence to best support teachers, schools, and students.
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