An initiative by
Tātai Aho Rau Core Education
in Partnership with EPIT
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The aim of this commissioned research was to explore the feasibility of developing a youth support programme based on Together4Youth, an Australian based initiative. Consideration was given to the Aotearoa | New Zealand context where schools are self-governing Crown entities with Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities. Findings showed that this kaupapa has the potential to improve responsiveness, timelines, and access, to wrap around services for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau. A programme for future development will be outlined as part of the findings.
The systemic barriers to equitable education outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand are well evidenced and wide ranging in the research literature but not necessarily their relative size or impact on communities (Bourke, Butler & O’Neill, 2021). Learners with additional needs, disabilities, and from minority groups encounter barriers to accessing inclusive learning experiences. They are more likely to face racism and bias in learning structures and narratives about their potential. resulting in a long list of challenges such as depression, bullying, drug and alcohol addiction, social media abuse, teen pregnancy, obesity, family violence etc. These tamariki and rangatahi, and their whānau, have a tough journey to navigate through the education system.
The importance of linking educators with available support services is clear. There is a well-established relationship between wellbeing, in its most holistic sense, and learning.
Tātai Aho Rau’s change strategy involves deeply understanding the issues, and then design investigative pathways. There is a strong commitment to equity which upholds the rights of all participants in all conversations, research or otherwise.
There is now a body of evidence that suggests early adolescence (ages 10-14) is critical. There are some key outcomes for early adolescence: engagement in learning; emotional and physical safety; positive sense of self/self-efficacy; life and decision-making skills. If these outcomes are achieved by age 15, they will influence life-long developmental and health trajectories of rangatahi, impacting their decision-making capacity, academic achievement, life skills, civic engagement, social skills, opportunities for exploration, resilience, and physical and emotional health
Tātai Aho Rau | CORE Education was established in 2003 to provide professional learning and research in the education sector. Their vision is for an equitable and thriving Aotearoa | New Zealand through learning.