Publications: National evaluations

In this section you'll find ERO's evaluation indicators and frameworks, national evaluations, effective practice reports, resources and guides, corporate publications and guides for parents. Use the search box at the top right or the filters below to find what you're looking for. 

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1. Teaching approaches and strategies that work

   • Publication Date: 24 November 2017
   • Print version available: No

   This evaluation looks at teaching approaches and strategies used in schools where there has been a significant increase in the number of students at or above National Standards in the upper primary school years (Years 5 to 8).

   https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/teaching-approaches-and-strategies-that-work/

   

2. Year 9 Plus 2016 – the first year (Year 9)

   • Publication Date: 24 July 2017
   • Print version available: No

   Year 9 Plus is an educational concept developed by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) to improve the chances of educational success of one cohort of participating students, and better their future life opportunities.

   https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/year-9-plus-2016-the-first-year-year-9/

   

3. Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity in NZ Schools and Early Learning Services

   • Publication Date: 11 April 2017
   • Print version available: No

   In late 2015, the Cabinet Social Policy Committee asked ERO to assess ‘the current status of food, nutrition and physical activity in schools and early childhood services’ and to report on Health Promoting Schools that were included in the sample.

   https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/food-nutrition-and-physical-activity-in-nz-schools-and-early-learning-services/

   

4. Extending their language - expanding their world: Children’s oral language (birth-8 years)

   • Publication Date: 9 February 2017
   • Print version available: No

   Research evidence shows early in a child’s life is a critical time in terms of the rapid language development that takes place, particularly in the first two to three years.

   https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/extending-their-language-expanding-their-world/

   

5. Communities of Learning | Kāhui Ako in action

   • Publication Date: 25 January 2017
   • Print version available: Yes

   This is the first of a series of iterative reports which draw together what ERO knows about CoL | Kāhui Ako, as they move from establishment to implementation. This report is based on information collected from schools (that are already members of a CoL | Kāhui Ako) during their regular...

   https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/communities-of-learning-kahui-ako-in-action/

   

6. Appraisal as a catalyst for improved learner outcomes

   • Publication Date: 14 December 2016
   • Print version available: No

   The Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (the Council) was established on 1 July 2015 to replace the New Zealand Teachers Council.

   https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/appraisal-as-a-catalyst-for-improved-learner-outcomes/

   

7. Child Youth and Family Residential Schools

   • Publication Date: 28 November 2016
   • Print version available: No

   ERO evaluated the quality of education at the Child Youth and Family (CYF) residential schools. CYF residential schools provide education for young people in Youth Justice and Care and Protection services.

   https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/child-youth-and-family-residential-schools-3/

   

8. School Leadership That Works

   • Publication Date: 7 November 2016
   • Print version available: Yes

   This evaluation report illustrates the leadership domain of ERO’s School Evaluation Indicators in practice by:

   https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/school-leadership-that-works/

   

9. Early Learning Curriculum

   • Publication Date: 31 October 2016
   • Print version available: No

   This retrospective study synthesises findings from 17 national reports about curriculum implementation in early learning services, published over the last 10 years.

   https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/early-learning-curriculum/

   

10. An evaluation of Stand Children's Services: Children's Villages

    • Publication Date: 1 September 2016
    • Print version available: No

    Until recently children with behavioural and social needs were referred to and attended one of six health camps situated across New Zealand. Each of the six health camps had an associated school attached. In 2008 ERO evaluated the quality of provisions for children at the health camps and identified significant...

    https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/an-evaluation-of-stand-childrens-services-childrens-villages/

    

11. Vocational pathways: authentic and relevant learning

    • Publication Date: 30 May 2016
    • Print version available: Yes

    ERO evaluated how well 35 secondary schools were using Vocational Pathways. While most schools knew about and were using the pathways, they were not fully realising the initiative’s potential. Vocational Pathways can be a valued part of a school’s curriculum for all students when used as more than just an...

    https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/vocational-pathways-authentic-and-relevant-learning/

    

12. Tuia te here tangata: Making meaningful connections

    • Publication Date: 3 March 2016
    • Print version available: No

    In Term 3, 2014, ERO undertook a cluster review of five Puna Whakatupu as part of scheduled education reviews. During the course of these reviews, we identified a range of good practice that was investigated further and has become Tuia te here tangata: Making meaningful connections.

    https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/tuia-te-here-tangata-making-meaningful-connections/

    

13. Managing privacy responsibilities in ECE

    • Publication Date: 29 February 2016
    • Print version available: No

    In Term 1, 2015, ERO evaluated how well 200 early childhood services managed their responsibilities under the Privacy Act 1993. The evaluation looked at what service leaders knew and understood about their responsibilities around the collection, storage, use, sharing and disposal of information about children.

    https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/managing-privacy-responsibilities-in-ece/

    

14. Meeting requirements for children’s safety and wellbeing in ECE

    • Publication Date: 29 February 2016
    • Print version available: No

    This report highlights how early childhood services keep up to date with changing regulations and legal requirements in order to effectively manage for children’s safety and wellbeing.

    https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/meeting-requirements-for-childrens-safety-and-wellbeing-in-ece/

    

15. Raising student achievement through targeted actions

    • Publication Date: 18 December 2015
    • Print version available: No

    In 2015, ERO investigated target setting in both primary and secondary schools. We focused on the extent to which targeted actions of schools supported accelerated progress for students at risk of not achieving.

    https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/raising-student-achievement-through-targeted-actions/

    

16. Educationally powerful connections with parents and whānau

    • Publication Date: 9 November 2015
    • Print version available: No

    In this report, the Education Review Office (ERO) evaluated how well 256 schools worked with parents and whanau to respond to students at risk of underachievement. We looked for examples where schools had specifically worked with parents and whānau to accelerate and support progress and improve achievement.

    https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/educationally-powerful-connections-with-parents-and-whanau/

    

17. Infants and toddlers competent and confident communicators and explorers

    • Publication Date: 5 August 2015
    • Print version available: No

    The report examines how well 235 early childhood services supported infants and toddlers to become competent and confident communicators and explorers.

    https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/infants-and-toddlers-competent-and-confident-communicators-and-explorers/

    

18. Secondary-Tertiary Programmes (Trades Academies) What works and next steps

    • Publication Date: 30 July 2015
    • Print version available: Yes

    The report examines how well 15 of New Zealand's Secondary-Tertiary Programmes (STPs or Trades Academies) are meeting the needs of students at risk of not staying or succeeding in education.

    https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/secondary-tertiary-programmes-trades-academies-what-works-and-next-steps/

    

19. How do leaders support improvement in Pacific early childhood services

    • Publication Date: 14 July 2015
    • Print version available: No

    This report highlights the crucial role of leaders in Pacific early childhood services to manage changes that improve learning outcomes for Pacific children. Other leaders may find this report useful when considering improvement-focused changes in their centres.

    https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/how-do-leaders-support-improvement-in-pacific-early-childhood-services/

    

20. Continuity of learning transitions from early childhood services to schools

    • Publication Date: 19 June 2015
    • Print version available: No

    This report looks at how well New Zealand early childhood services and schools are supporting transitions to school and highlights what's important and examples of good practice.

    https://www.ero.govt.nz/publications/continuity-of-learning-transitions-from-early-childhood-services-to-schools/