Physical Education in Primary Schools Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 This project was designed as a scoping study focusing on the provision of physical education, sport and recreation opportunities within and beyond the curriculum in the…
Building a future-oriented science education system in New Zealand: How are we doing? Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 This paper makes the case for deep and radical change to New Zealand's approach to science education. It discusses the implications of recent science education research…
Annual Monitoring of Reading Recovery Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013 As part of the continuing evaluation of the implementation of Reading Recovery, schools with Reading Recovery are asked to provide information for the Ministry of Education…
Mortality and Demographic Data 2007 Last Publication Date: 02 Dec 2012 Annual statistical publication that collates and analyses information on the underlying causes of all deaths registered in New Zealand. The commentary summarises key facts, mortality rates,…
Evaluative study of co-located schools established following the Christchurch earthquake Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2012 As a result of the February 2011 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, a number of schools in the central city and the eastern suburbs had sustained significant…
Our views matter: Children and young people talk about solutions to poverty Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2012 Feedback from 278 children and young people from throughout New Zealand about their experiences of living in low socio-economic communities and their views on solutions to…
Participation in Early Childhood Education: Evidence Booklet Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2012 This booklet presents information about children’s participation in Early Childhood Education (ECE) in New Zealand. It provides summary and time series information about children who do…
Evaluation of Literacy and Mathematics Additional Learning Programmes for Students 2011 Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2012 This research report outlines the findings of an evaluation of the Literacy and Mathematics: Programmes for Students 2011, a Ministry of Education initiative to provide additional…
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…
Attitudes towards the Surgical Safety Checklist and its use in New Zealand operating theatres Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012 The Safe Surgery Saves Lives initiative was established by the World Alliance for Patient Safety as part of the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) efforts to reduce…