by michelecrawshaw | Apr 14, 2021 | Events, Media release, Peer reviewed publication, Successful Literacy and Learning
Lead researchers of A Better Start National Science Challenge’s Successful Learning theme present latest findings and project details of their Better Start to Literacy Approach, which involves over 1500 tamariki (aged 3- 6 years) and their whānau. The approach...
by michelecrawshaw | Apr 6, 2021 | Healthy Weight, Media release, News, Newsletter, Peer reviewed publication
The sleep habits, screen time, physical activity and food intake of hundreds of Hawke’s Bay primary and secondary school students are coming under the scrutiny of A Better Start researchers. More than 1300 Year 5 and Year 9 students from almost 30 schools are...
by michelecrawshaw | Mar 30, 2021 | Big Data, Media release, News, Newsletter, Peer reviewed publication
One in four children on the autism spectrum in New Zealand are given melatonin to help them sleep, a new study co-authored by a Better Start National Science Challenge researcher has found. The study’s lead author Associate Professor Laurie McLay says the treatment,...
by michelecrawshaw | Mar 8, 2021 | Media release, News, Peer reviewed publication, Successful Literacy and Learning, Updates
An innovative literacy programme is being rolled out to the nation’s schools this year as part of the Ministry of Education’s major new initiative to improve literacy outcomes for all New Zealand children. The Better Start Literacy Approach (BLSA) is an...
by ksch009 | Apr 21, 2020 | Media release, Peer reviewed publication, Successful Literacy and Learning
The Challenge’s Successful Learning team have launched a new resource hub for educators. The Better Start Literacy Approach is based on several years of research trials investigating the most efficient and effective methods to support children’s early...
by ksch009 | Feb 4, 2020 | Peer reviewed publication
Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick has taken a key role as co-ordinating editor of the Cochrane Common Mental Disorders Group (CCMD) and director of the CCMD satellite on children and young people’s mental health. Associate Professor Hetrick and her team are...
