Child wellbeing and participation
Information about a variety of subjects relating to wellbeing and participation in early learning.
- The New Zealand Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy
- Health, safety and wellbeing in early learning services
- Transporting children to and from services
- Providing a licensed home-based service and out-of-school care at the same time
- Further information
The New Zealand Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy
The New Zealand Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy envisions New Zealand being the best place in the world for children and young people.
Education will play an essential part in supporting this strategy. Everyone in education has an important role in promoting and supporting the wellbeing of children and young people.
Health, safety and wellbeing in early learning services
Health and safety standards are covered in detail in the licensing criteria for services.
It is critical that early learning services follow the Ministry’s Health and safety guidance.
Additionally, some specific health, safety and wellbeing topics are particularly relevant to early learning services.
- Child protection – Identifying and reporting family harm
- Being SunSmart
- Protect against whooping cough
- Early identification of hearing, vision or other health problems
- Staying calm with a crying baby
Transporting children to and from services
Early learning services, family and whānau should understand the requirements surrounding the transportation of children to and from services.
Providing a licensed home-based service and out-of-school care at the same time
Home-based early learning services can offer out-of-school care at the same time that they offer early childhood education, under certain conditions.
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