Health & Safety
Unlock the potential of a well-rounded education with our Health & Safety section dedicated to the world of education.
Delve into a collection of insightful articles that shed light on important aspects of health and safety in educational environments. From promoting physical well-being and mental health, to ensuring a secure and nurturing atmosphere, discover strategies, tips, and best practices to safeguard the well-being of students and educators alike. Join us as we navigate the intersection of health, safety, and education, empowering schools and individuals to create flourishing learning environments where everyone can thrive.
- Nov- 2020 -17 November
Supporting trans people: 3 simple things teachers and researchers can do
Globally, trans people are confronted by discrimination and violence, and young trans people experience depression at four times the rate…
Read More » - Oct- 2020 -27 October
Workplace first aid training could save your life
The Health and Safety at Work Act requires school leaders to ensure their learning environments are safe places, ‘so far…
Read More » - Sep- 2020 -8 September
School parking pitfalls: Is the run, walk or roll to your school stressful?
School migration might help slow rising obesity levels and improve independence skills; but it is never going to be possible…
Read More » - Aug- 2020 -4 August
Primary school counselling support gets green light
or the first time, primary schools will have access to funding for counsellors for their students, says Associate Education Minister…
Read More » - 4 August
$199 million education wellbeing package now complete
These new initiatives, along with existing Ministry of Education wellbeing programmes, mean that New Zealand’s learners will soon be able…
Read More » - Jun- 2020 -9 June
NZ parents concerned children could catch COVID-19 at school, Otago study reveals
Parents of school-aged children were very concerned that their children may catch COVID-19 if schools were reopened at Alert Level…
Read More » - May- 2020 -12 May
Op-Ed: Lockdown reveal about child abuse reporting
A drop in reports to Oranga Tamariki during lockdown reflects that often it is teachers who notice and report child…
Read More » - 5 May
Free safety filter for all students learning from home
The safety filter will help students but there is also support for the Ministry’s distance learning programme that ensures teachers…
Read More » - 5 May
How can schools open up again safely? The UN has some new guidelines
“To manage re-openings, schools will need to be logistically prepared with the teaching workforce ready”, he said. That includes plans…
Read More » - Apr- 2020 -28 April
Nanogirl teams up with teachers and TVNZ to broadcast free STEM lessons
Free teacher notes to plan lessons in advance for Year 4 – 8 students school children have been developed in…
Read More » - 28 April
Cyber threats at home: how to keep kids safe while they’re learning online
Children working at home are not usually protected by the filters provided by their school.
Read More » - 28 April
Sending children to school is as safe as it’s ever been
It just doesn’t make sense that this virus spreads widely in schools but there are very few children affected...
Read More » - 21 April
Third of New Zealand high school students have tried vaping, despite most being non-smokers
The research also shows vaping is relatively common for students in all school deciles, whereas smoking is now rare in…
Read More » - 21 April
Covid-19: Vital that tikanga adapts again
Close social contact is woven into the fabric of the lives of many Māori – their homes, their care arrangements…
Read More » - 14 April
The psychology of lockdown suggests sticking to rules gets harder the longer it continues
New Zealanders will eventually emerge from the level 4 lockdown, but it may be into a brave new world. It’s…
Read More » - 14 April
Teens learning from home: What to consider
Learners will have many questions about the implications of learning from home. Without answers, these questions may create unnecessary anxiety.
Read More » - 7 April
Healthy brains in isolated times
Here are five easy evidence-based recommendations to help minimise the impact of this unprecedented situation on our brain fitness.
Read More » - Mar- 2020 -31 March
How to talk to children about COVID-19
Children take their cues from you. If you display anxiety, they will pick up on it.
Read More » - 24 March
Principals want calm during COVID-19 crisis
Teacher unions are talking with the Ministry of Education to make sure everyone working in education can continue to be…
Read More » - 17 March
AEDs: Your school could save a life
Every minute that defibrillation is delayed, chance of survival decreases by 10 percent...
Read More » - 17 March
Coronavirus, kids and school closings: A public health expert answers 4 questions
New York City made headlines today as it closed schools until further notice. New Zealand may soon do the same…
Read More » - 17 March
Answering questions about coronavirus? Here’s an expert round-up
What is it? Should schools close? How are other countries responding? What strategies are working? We share a round-up of…
Read More » - 17 March
Op-Ed: How to optimise online learning in the age of Coronavirus
An educational psychologist proposes five key considerations for educators supporting students’ online learning.
Read More » - 3 March
Period poverty contributing to inequity in NZ
Too many New Zealand teenagers are missing school because they cannot afford menstrual products, contributing to inequity in Aotearoa New…
Read More » - 3 March
Neurodiverse learners need better equipped teachers
Our society is weakened by its neglect of neurodiverse learners.
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