Review of parenting programmes Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2005 Research shows that parent support and development programmes, especially as part of overall strategies to address family concerns, can make a positive difference. This review looks…
Critical, Creative, Reflective and Logical Thinking in the NEMP Assessments Last Publication Date: 01 May 2005 In 2002, the researcher conducted a probe study concerning student performance across the curriculum in items in the NEMP assessments which tested the essential skills (Knight,…
OSCAR Programmes: Evaluation of the Ministry of Social Development’s Package of Assistance Last Publication Date: 01 May 2005 This report presents the findings and conclusions from an evaluation of the Ministry of Social Development’s package of assistance to Out-of-School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) programmes.…
Outcome / impact evaluation of Family Start Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2005 The Outcome/Impact Evaluation report contrasts national prevalence statistics available for factors such as smoking and breastfeeding with the outcomes reported for Family Start clients. These should…
Influences in Childhood on the Development of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes in Adulthood Last Publication Date: 02 Feb 2005 This paper provides a comprehensive review of the medical literature around the childhood determinants of adult diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The study was undertaken by Dr Nicola…
Evaluation of the Youth Horizons Trust SCD Bridging Programme Report Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2005 This report presents the findings of an evaluation of the process, outcomes and economic components of the Bridging Programme delivered by the Youth Horizons Trust. The…
Te Ohonga Ake: The Determinants of Health for Māori Children and Young People Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 This report explores the determinants of Māori infants, children and young people using a range of routinely collected data sources. This report is available under third-party content copyright.…
Report on Secondary Teacher Workload Study Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 This research, carried out by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) in 2004, looks at the hours worked, the kinds of work performed and the…
Developing a More Positive School Culture to Address Bullying and Improve School Relationships Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2004 This report was commissioned by the Ministry of Social Development to help implement Action Area Four of New Zealand’s Agenda for Children, which aims to address…
Children’s voices - optimising the opportunities for inclusion Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 Social Work Now, Issue 26, pages 05-09. Jill Goldson examines methods used to ensure children’s participation during parental separation and divorce
