Inquiry Report: Effectiveness of arrangements to check the standard of services provided by rest homes Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 There are about 34,000 people living in 715 certified rest homes throughout the country. Older people who live in rest homes are some of the most…
Te Kotahitanga: Using Research and Development (R&D) to make a much bigger difference for our children and our society Last Publication Date: 26 Nov 2009 This presentation by the Chief Education Advisor, Iterative Best Evidence Synthesis (BES) Programme to the Te Kotahitanga conference explains the strategy and approaches of the BES…
Pasifika Youth in South Auckland: Family, gangs, community, culture, leadership and the future Last Publication Date: 03 Nov 2009 The aim of this study funded by the Families Commission was to interview Pasifika youth from the suburbs of Māngere and Ōtara – including those who…
The Effects of Imprisonment on Inmates’ and their Families’ Health and Wellbeing Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 This qualitative research explores prisoners' views on the effects of imprisonment on their health and wellbeing and their experiences with prison health and disability services. The report…
Māori Participation and Engagement with Local Government Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 The Local Government Act 2002 recognises and respects the Crown’s obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi by placing some specific obligations on local authorities. These obligations…
BES Exemplar 1 "Developing communities of mathematical inquiry" Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 The BES exemplars are a series of publications that make transparent the nature of: highly effective teachingprofessional learning and developmenteducational leadershipeducationally powerful connections with families whānau, andcommunities…
Identifying and responding to bias in the criminal justice system: A review of international and New Zealand research Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 The review summarises international and New Zealand research findings on bias against ethnic minority and indigenous peoples at key stages of the criminal justice system. The…
BES Case Study 29: Use pedagogical leadership to enable more equitable and effective teaching for all learners Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 The best evidence syntheses (BESs) bring together research evidence about ‘what works’ for diverse (all) learners in education. Recent BESs each include a number of cases…
Rethinking Career Education in Schools: foundations for a New Zealand framework Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 This report was prepared in 2009 as part of the review and enhancement of the support Careers New Zealand provides to schools. It contains an outline…
School Leadership and Student Outcomes: Identifying What Works and Why Best Evidence Synthesis Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 There is a widespread belief among politicians and members of the public that school leaders make a critical difference to the quality of schools and the…