Overview
Pourato, the Ministry of Education’s funding system, is now available for early learning service providers to access their up-to-date funding information. Pourato replaces the funding notices previously uploaded into the Secure Data Portal, with a dynamic, more detailed view, and the information doesn’t expire.
Some funding information such as Waha Rumaki & Pacific Immersion Teachers Allowance (PITA) funding notices and Targeted Funding Eligibility letters are provided via the Secure Data Portal.
There is no change to how service providers currently submit RS7 returns and child funding data to the Ministry, and there is no change in funding payment dates.
Playgroups funding will continue to be made through ERS.
Getting help with Pourato
Join an online drop-in session to ask questions and get help with Pourato.
To attend a drop-in session, click one of the links below:
- 2-2.30pm on Tuesday 1 July, Wednesday 2 July, Thursday 3 July and Friday 4 July. Afternoon Session Meeting Link
- 6-6.30pm on Tuesday 1 July, Wednesday 2 July, Thursday 3 July. Evening Session Meeting Link
- 9-9.30am Daily from Monday 7 July to Friday 11 July. Morning Session Meeting Link
Find helpful resources, including visual guides and a video demonstration of Pourato, on Pourato training and guides.
If you have specific questions or need more support, contact the Ministry of Education Pourato support | Applications & Online Systems
Benefits of Pourato
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Access to up-to-date funding information that does not have a six-month expiry like the Secure Data Portal.
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Greater transparency of payment details between the Ministry and early learning services.
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Easy download of funding details as CSV files, to PDF format or direct printing.
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Timely notifications when there is new approved funding to view in Pourato.
Meaning of Pourato
The name Pourato is made from two parts:
Pou - which means to direct, guide or support, and
Rato - meaning to provide, service or distribute
The name reflects the purpose of the system, which is ensuring education providers have all the resources they need, delivered in the most effective way, so they can focus on helping children thrive.