Background Papers: Māori Medium Initial Teacher Education Outcomes (2012) Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2012 This introduction examines the broad issues underpinning these two papers. The global context of education for Indigenous peoples is described, followed by the local context in…
Tūpuna – Ngā Kaitiaki Mokopuna: A resource for Māori grandparents Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2012 This resource explores the experiences of Māori grandparents in New Zealand. Drawing on interviews and focus groups held with Māori grandparents, the resource describes the pleasures…
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…
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.…
Vulnerable children and families: Some findings from the New Zealand General Social Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012 Vulnerable children and families uses data from the New Zealand General Social Survey: 2010 to look at households with vulnerable children. Eleven economic, housing, health, and social…
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…
Review of Family Group Conferences Last Publication Date: 13 Sep 2012 When Family Group Conferences (FGCs) were implemented in New Zealand 25 years ago, this approach to helping vulnerable children and young people, as well as victims…
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…
