by dbak580 | Jun 20, 2024 | Events, News, Peer reviewed publication, Updates
On the 30th of June 2024 it will have been 10 years of the A Better Start: E Tipu e Rea National Science Challenge. A Challenge that has brought together top researchers from all over the motu to investigate creative, and innovative science to support our tamariki to...
by dbak580 | May 24, 2024 | News, Peer reviewed publication, Successful Literacy and Learning
Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA) – which was developed by lead researchers at the University of Canterbury – is delivering real benefits for children in terms of improved literacy achievement outcomes in their early years at schools. New research shows that for...
by dbak580 | May 10, 2024 | Media release, News, Successful Literacy and Learning
From term 1 in 2025, all state schools will teach reading using the structured literacy approach. This approach is called a Better Start Literacy Approach and the project was funded by A Better Start E Tipu e Rea. We are so pleased to see it being offered to tamariki...
by dbak580 | Apr 23, 2024 | Conference, Events, News, Updates
We held our final symposium on the 10th of April, showcasing our latest research findings and impacts, we reflected on the national impact we collectively achieved with whānau, communities, stakeholders, and implementation partners. However, it’s critical to recognise...
by dbak580 | Apr 15, 2024 | Events, News, Newsletter, Resilient Teens, Updates
Latest info about child health & wellbeing from A Better Start Click here to read the: March 2024 issue of A Better Start National Science Challenge e-newsletter. In this issue to you can read all about: The New Book That Celebrates Indigenous and Western...
by dbak580 | Mar 27, 2024 | Events, News, Webinars
There has been much speculation in the media about the benefits of free Healthy School Lunches. So here is your chance to hear the facts from three expert researchers: Kelly Garton, PhD, Pippa McKelvie-Sebileau and Boyd Swinburn, when it comes to the health, wellbeing...
