A Commentary of Digital Futures and Education Last Publication Date: 31 Mar 2018 This paper provides an understanding of the digital futures faced by children and adolescents, especially as these relate to their education. It examines established trends, the…
Education matters to me Last Publication Date: 31 Jan 2018 The Children’s Commissioner and the School Trustees Association have a shared interest in ensuring the National Education and Learning Priorities are grounded in the needs and…
How the key competencies evolved over time: Insights from the research Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2018 This is the second of two papers developed for the project ‘Competencies in NZC' (New Zealand Curriculum). This paper analyses a series of research projects to…
How the key competencies were developed: The evidence base Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2018 This is the first of two papers developed for the project ‘Competencies in NZC' (New Zealand Curriculum). Using archived policy discussion papers, this paper looks into…
From Care to Independence Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2018 Young people transitioning from being in care to living independently need support throughout this challenging time. Oranga Tamariki are currently designing a new transition service to…
Using information to improve social housing services Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2017 Having a safe and secure home in good condition is essential for people's well-being and quality of life. Providing houses for people who are struggling to…
Fulfilling the Vision: Improving Family Group Conference preparation and participation Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2017 From October to November 2016, Office of the Children's Commissioner conducted a review of six Child, Youth and Family (CYF) sites. This review was in preparation for…
Safety of Children in Care Last Publication Date: 28 Nov 2017 In order to improve the safety of children and young people in care, insight into the extent of harm, how this manifests, and the nature of…
Getting It Right. The Children’s Convention in Aotearoa Last Publication Date: 13 Nov 2017 The report looks at how New Zealand is putting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Children’s Convention) into practice, and where it can…
Supporting the implementation of patient portals Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2017 New Zealand's health system supports nearly every New Zealander at some time in their life. As part of providing better services to New Zealanders, the Ministry…