Extending their language - expanding their world: Children’s oral language (birth-8 years) Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2017 Research evidence shows early in a child’s life is a critical time in terms of the rapid language development that takes place, particularly in the first…
Digital technologies for learning: Findings from the NZCER national survey of primary and intermediate schools 2016 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2016 This report looks at the role of digital technologies for learning in primary and intermediate schools. The report draws on data from the NZCER National Survey of…
NZCER national survey of primary and intermediate schools 2016: Methodology and sample information Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2016 This report describes sampling and analysis details for the NZCER national survey of primary and intermediate schools 2016, as well as respondent characteristics and characteristics of the…
An evaluation of Stand Children's Services: Children's Villages Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2016 Until recently children with behavioural and social needs were referred to and attended one of six health camps situated across New Zealand. Each of the six health…
How does New Zealand's education system compare? OECD's Education at a Glance 2016 Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2016 This report "How does New Zealand's education system compare?" draws on the New Zealand results in OECD's Education at a Glance 2016 and summarises the characteristics…
Attendance in New Zealand Schools 2015 Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2016 This report is designed to provide a picture that will help school leaders and other sector representatives to understand patterns of attendance in New Zealand schools,…
National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement (NMSSA) 2014 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2016 In 2014, the National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement (NMSSA) assessed student achievement at Year 4 and Year 8 in two areas of the New Zealand…
Childhood Sexual Abuse and Alcohol Use Disorder Last Publication Date: 20 Jun 2016 Childhood sexual abuse can have significant short- and long-term effects, including the subsequent development of alcohol use disorder. This report is an evidence-based guide on the association between…
Guide to Effective and Safe Practice in Youth Mentoring, Aotearoa New Zealand, 2nd Edition Last Publication Date: 01 May 2016 Mentoring can have a powerful and positive influence on the lives of young people as they grow and transition into adulthood. As part of the Children’s Action…
Impact of the Family Start Home Visiting Programme on Outcomes for Mothers and Children: A Quasi-Experimental Study Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2016 Family Start workers make regular home visits and, using a structured program, seek to improve parenting capability and practice. Workers also actively work to promote breastfeeding,…
