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A set of reading tutoring strategies developed to help parents to work with their children.
Hei Awhiawhi Tamariki ke te Panui Pukapuka (HPP)
A tutoring programme in which schools enlist the help of parent tutors, who are then trained to enrich students' oral language. For more information contact Kathryn Bluett Atvars.
A research-based workshop programme designed to help parents support their children's reading at home more effectively. The programme was an action research project developed by Jeanne Biddulph.
Conducting community engagement workshops
Schools can select from these comprehensive workshop materials to support community engagement initiatives.
Duffy's books in homes provides free books to over 100,000 New Zealand children in low decile schools. Find out how to become a 'Duffy School' and ideas for supporting children's love of books and reading.
Contribution of family, whānau, and community
Ideas for community engagement in careers education.