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Concerns the Government is putting child safety at risk, by letting Gloriavale's school remain open

Concerns the Government is putting child safety at risk, by letting Gloriavale's school remain open

26 January 2026

Its licence was due to expire on Friday, after being revoked in December.

But the School Board's applied to the High Court for a judicial review, allowing the school to stay open until the hearing.

Lawyer Dennis Gates says evidence shows the Education Review Office found the school was below standard 30 years ago.

He says it's frustrating to see a fight between Gloriavale's shepherds and Government agencies - while children are not being advocated for.

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