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PageREGULAR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE* Regular attendance at school is not only compulsory for students aged 6-16, but it also significantly improves wellbeing.Literacy, numeracy, and science skills
PageLITERACY, NUMERACY AND SCIENCE SKILLS Literacy, numeracy and science skills are foundational for children and young people's current and future wellbeing.Social-emotional skills
PageSOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS Social-emotional skills are the skills needed for children and young people to engage in positive and constructive relationships, and think creatiSelf-management skills
PageSELF-MANAGEMENT SKILLS Self-management refers to our ability to set and achieve goals, overcome challenges and control our emotions and behaviour.Youth participation in employment, education, or training
PageYOUTH PARTICIPATION IN EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION OR TRAINING The period of transition from compulsory education to employment or further education is a critical periodAbility to 'be themselves'
PageABILITY TO 'BE THEMSELVES'' Being accepted for who they are builds self-esteem and resilience, and children and young people who do not feel able to be themselves can struSense of belonging
PageSENSE OF BELONGING Children learn and develop best when their culture, their language, their knowledge and community are affirmed by others in their everyday lives.Experience of discrimination
PageEXPERIENCE OF DISCRIMINATION Experiencing discrimination can have harmful impacts on children and young people, including negative perceptions of their identity and negatiExperience of bullying
PageEXPERIENCE OF BULLYING Being bullied can impact on children and young people's physical and emotional wellbeing, as well as on their relationships. Persistent bullyiSocial support
PageSOCIAL SUPPORT Social support is knowing you have one or more trusted friends, family or whānau to turn to when times are difficult.Support for cultural identity
PageSUPPORT FOR CULTURAL IDENTITY Cultural identity is an important aspect of children and young people's development, as cultural background influences how children think, leThe Strategy framework
PageThe Strategy provides an overarching framework for the work of government and others to align with.Outcome: Have what they need
PageThis includes income and resources, as well as other important aspects of material wellbeing such as nutritious food and quality housing.Outcome: Happy and healthy
PageThis includes physical and mental health, spaces and opportunities to play, and healthy environments.Indicators
PageFor each outcome set out in the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy, there is a set of indicators to measure progress on the outcome.Measuring success
PageThe legislation underpinning the Strategy ensures real public transparency and political accountability for reporting on child and youth wellbeing. This includes an annual report to Parliament on achievement of the outcomes.Actions
PageThe Programme of Action draws on evidence about what works, focuses on where the urgent needs are, and gets started on the longer-term changes needed to transform systems and services to improve the wellbeing of children and young people.Guiding principles
PageThe principles promote wellbeing and equity for all children and young people. They also outline the importance of working together for real impact, and of developing strong relationships with tangata whenua and children and young people.Context
PageThe way we treat children and young people, the way we look after their wellbeing, and ensure their lives are full of opportunity says so much about what kind of country we are.Opportunity and challenges
PageWhile most children and young people in New Zealand experience wellbeing, too many children and young people and their families face social challenges like poverty, inequality, violence, addiction, and poor mental wellbeing that impact them and their…New Zealand's children and young people
PageThere are currently around 1.6 million New Zealanders under the age of 25, representing about 34% of our total population.Introduction to the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy
PageThe Strategy is our collective call to action. Aligning government actions with the supportive actions of communities has the potential to create the transformative change needed to achieve our vision.Actions by outcome
PageJust as the outcomes are interconnected, so too are the actions. While categorised under a single outcome, they will often achieve progress across several or all outcomes.Actions for 'Outcome: Happy and healthy'
PageWe are prioritising work to improve youth mental wellbeing, the maternity system, and support in the early years.Actions for 'Outcome: Loved, safe and nurtured'
PageOur focus is on supporting families and whānau to provide safe, loving and nurturing homes, and preventing children and young people experiencing abuse or neglect, or being exposed to family or sexual violence.Engagement
PageTo develop the draft framework for the Strategy, and to help determine where government should focus its efforts, we sought input from thousands of New Zealanders, including 6,000 children and young people. Engagement work has continued throughout the…Outcome: Learning and developing
PageThis includes education to build knowledge, skills and capabilities, and encouragement to achieve potential and navigate life’s transitions.Outcome: Accepted, respected and connected
PageThis includes feeling a sense of belonging, living free from racism and discrimination, care for others, having good relationships, and being connected to identity.Outcome: Involved and empowered
PageThis includes support to contribute, be listened to, make positive choices, and develop autonomy.Actions for 'Outcome: Have what they need'
PageOur priority is reducing child poverty by improving the material wellbeing of households in poverty and hardship.Actions for 'Outcome: Learning and developing'
PageGovernment has launched a programme of review across the education sector to improve equity and ensure no-one misses out. An immediate priority is on children and young people who need extra support in the education system.Actions for 'Outcome: Accepted, respected and connected'
PageWe want to build cultural competency into the design and delivery of services, and promote a society where all children and young people feel accepted and included.