He Māramatanga Huangō: Asthma health literacy for Māori children in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2015 This report examines health literacy demands on both whānau and health services around asthma management for Māori children. It makes a number of recommendations to address…
What works: Improving outcomes for children with a parent in prison Last Publication Date: 03 Jun 2015 This paper presents what we know about interventions and strategies to improve outcomes for children with a parent in prison. It also shines a light on the…
Infants and toddlers: competent and confident communicators and explorers Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2015 Good quality early childhood education and care for infants and toddlers has lasting benefits for children and their parents and whānau. This time is a critical…
Literature Review on Oral Health in Preschoolers Last Publication Date: 01 May 2015 Oral health is a major public health issue affecting all population groups. Poor oral health during childhood is directly associated with poor oral health outcomes in…
Oral Health in Preschoolers Last Publication Date: 01 May 2015 This report provides the topline findings from the formative research with parents and caregivers about oral health in preschoolers.
Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Children and Young People (Aged 2–18 years) Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2015 The Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Children and Young People (Aged 2–18 years): A background paper provides evidence-based technical information and best practice recommendations on…
Indicators for the Well Child / Tamariki Ora Quality Improvement Framework - September 2014 Last Publication Date: 05 Jan 2015 The Ministry of Health, in partnership with sector experts, developed the Well Child / Tamariki Ora Quality Improvement Framework, drawing on New Zealand and international research. This…
Predictive Modelling Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Predictive modelling is the use of automated tools to help identify people at risk early enough to allow for effective intervention. It relies on the combination…
In Fact: Parents’ and caregivers’ opinions on limiting access to unhealthy foods and beverages in schools Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 This fact sheet reports on parents’ and caregivers’ attitudes on their child’s access at school to high fat foods and sugary drinks and foods in the…
PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) 2012 Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2014 What is PISA? The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an international study that assesses and compares how well countries are preparing their 15-year-old students to…
