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The Secretary for Education is cancelling the registration of Gloriavale Christian School.
Secretary for Education Ellen MacGregor-Reid wrote to the West Coast Christian community's private school in October, advising that she was considering the move after a second failed Education Review Office (ERO) audit in as many years.
July's ERO report found Gloriavale Christian School had not met three of eight registration criteria and was not a physically and emotionally safe space for students.
In a statement, MacGregor-Reid said the school was informed of the decision on Thursday, which would take effect from 23 January.
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