ENGAGE in the Media

Self-regulation programme receives $19.7m Government funding

A Dunedin education programme which can significantly reduce hyperactivity, aggression and peer problems in children has received $19.7 million in Government funding for a nationwide roll out to early childhood education centres.

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https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/self-regulation-programme-receives-197m-govt-funding

The Government is investing in our littlest learners by making sure they start off their lives with the skills they need to help them succeed in their schooling and adult lives, Under-Secretary for Education Jo Luxton said today.

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https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2304/S00138/early-learners-to-benefit-from-life-skills-programme.htm

Better preparing preschoolers

A very special moment for our ENGAGE team. Today’s announcement of $19.7m will support the self-regulation skills of hundreds of thousands of tamariki, by delivering ENGAGE to thousands of New Zealand ECEs over the next four years.

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https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jimmy-mclauchlan-525a76115_selfregulation-emotionalwellbeing-ece-activity-7054937087338315776-4zcK?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Developing self-regulation in young tamariki through play

A programme giving young tamariki the skills to successfully manage their emotional responses is on track to be implemented in 150 early learning centres across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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https://gazette.education.govt.nz/articles/developing-self-regulation-in-young-tamariki-through-play/

Combining language and self-regulation for lifelong outcomes

A four-year nationwide study aims to measure the impact of supporting enriched oral literacy and self-regulation in early learning settings.

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https://gazette.education.govt.nz/articles/combining-language-and-self-regulation-for-lifelong-outcomes/

Structured games with parents help children

Research suggests that playing some structured games with parents could help make a positive difference to children’s future lives.

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https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/structured-games-parents-help-children