Fresh Start Reforms in Operation progress report Last Publication Date: 31 Oct 2012 The Fresh Start reforms, introduced in October 2010, aim to improve community safety and help address the underlying causes of offending by children and young people.…
KiwiSport in Schools Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012 KiwiSport is a government initiative established in 2009 to increase opportunities for school-aged children to participate in organised sport. This report presents the findings of a…
Early Start Evaluation Report Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012 Early Start is an evidence-based, early intervention programme developed by Professor David Fergusson, from the Christchurch School of Medicine, in conjunction with local social service providers…
Including Students with High Needs: School Questionnaire Responses Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2012 All children deserve the right to an education including those with special education needs. Through its Success for All policy, the Government expects all schools to…
Alternative Education: An Evaluation of the Pedagogical Leadership Initiative Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2012 In 2011 the Ministry of Education introduced funding for pedagogical leadership in alternative education to improve the quality of teaching and learning. This evaluation examined the…
Parents, families and whānau and their information needs Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2012 This report describes the main findings from research that provides valuable, in-depth insights about the information and communication needs of parents, families and whānau when they…
Schools’ Provisions for International Students Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2012 This evaluation looked at how effectively schools provide for the needs of their international students. The findings showed that the majority of schools reviewed were effective…
Families Panels- What’s the Difference that's Making a Difference, and for Whom? Last Publication Date: 21 Aug 2012 This report outlines the key elements of implementing the Most Significant Change (MSC) technique, a qualitative participatory monitoring and evaluation tool. It was envisaged that this…
Evaluation of Whakapiki i te Reo: A professional development programme for kaiako in Level 1 and Level 2 Māori medium settings Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2012 This report contains findings from an analysis of a quantitative survey of 50 kaiako from selected kura, and a series of qualitative interviews with kaiako, principals…
Ako Panuku: An evaluation of the programme’s effectiveness Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2012 Māori teachers often undertake additional formal and informal responsibilities beyond their immediate teaching work. This includes the support of Māori students and assistance with the cultural…
