NEMP Mathematics Assessment Results 2009 Published: 01 Jan 2009 In 2009, the third year of the fourth cycle of national monitoring, three areas were assessed: mathematics, social studies, and information skills. This report presents details…
Moving towards meeting all needs: Lisa Hema reviews developments in youth justice Published: 01 Aug 2006 Social Work Now, Issue 34, pages 17-20. The Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 (CYP&F Act) was born out of a social environment which included…
Working with vulnerable infants Published: 01 Dec 2007 Social Work Now, Issue 38, pages 5-10. Infants are one of the most vulnerable groups of children referred to statutory child welfare systems, a fact research continues…
Focusing on the child: Redressing neglect in child protection Published: 01 Oct 2011 Social Work Now, issue 48, pages 25-32. Children and young people are vital members of families, communities, and society, and ultimately of future generations. As such they…
Caring for Kids: Parents' views on out-of-school services and care Published: 01 May 2011 This Families Commission report responds to the Minister of Social Development’s request (letter of expectation, March 2010) that the Families Commission undertake research on what parents…
The discipline and guidance of children Published: 01 Aug 2005 This report is THE full literature review, which is primarily designed for an academic AND policy audience, but will be of interest to anyone wanting a more detailed examination of THE issues.
UNCROC Monitoring Group: Monitoring the Implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in New Zealand Published: 01 Jun 2012 This is the first report of the UNCROC Monitoring Group for the Deputy Chief Executives Social Sector Forum. It focuses on matters relevant to the ‘implementation’…
Growing Up In New Zealand: At 9 Months Old Published: 01 Jun 2014 Growing Up in New Zealand is a longitudinal study that provides an up-to-date, population-relevant picture of what it is like to be a child growing up…
A literature review: Prevention and possibilities, a focus on children and youth Published: 01 Sep 2011 This review explores prevention in relation to mental health and addiction and highlights the challenges around sustainability and funding. The literature review provides an overview of…
Demographic and Parental Influences on Breakfast Consumption Rates: In Fact Published: 01 Jan 2014 Promoting breakfast eating among children has many benefits, including improved cognitive and physical abilities, increased likelihood of meeting the recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake, and…
