HEEADSSS Assessment Analysis
November 17, 2024
This independent analysis has been developed in response to correspondence sent to parents students in New Zealand High Schools in 2024. In January 2024, parents
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Our families, children and youth are facing a myriad of tough situations at present, and rather than putting our heads in the sand or looking the other way… it’s time to build our courage, speak from our hearts, and find some answers to our burning questions.
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THE HEEADSSS ASSESSEMENT FRAMEWORK – AN INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS
In January 2024, a number of parents received a letter from the Public Health Nurse for Child and Youth Health at Te Whatu Ora, advising that the government had allocated specific funding for an “extra health and wellness check” to be offered to all Year 9 students (aged 12-13yrs) using the HEEADSSS Assessment Framework.
We looked into this Assessment and the conditions of its use. We engaged with a range of experts… lawyers, psychologists, psychotherapists, ex-principals and parents for their views.
As a result of concerns raised by these experts, this report was produced.
Roadshow Links & References
August 17, 2024
During our 2024 Roadshow, Penny and Elisabeth reference many sources of information. We encourage everyone who is interested in the topics covered, to look at
Concerned about Pride Week and/or Out On The Shelves programmes?
June 12, 2024
Pride Week is June 17-21 and Out On The Shelves runs for the month of June. If you would like suggestions, fill out the form below. You will receive
Nationwide Roadshow '24 - What's Going On With Our Kids?
Roadshow ’24
From April to July 2024 Penny Marie and Elisabeth Cave travelled around New Zealand sharing some of their extensive research and analysis. Our intention is to inform and empower. Don’t simply take our word – please do your own research and draw your own conclusions on the topics we discuss.
A list of all information referenced in our Roadshow is available for free download.
Part 1: The Big Picture
Part 2: Identity Disruption
Part 3: Policy vs People
In The Media
RCR Radio Interview: NZ’s Year Nine ‘Wellness’ Assessment – A Covert Attack On Family Privacy?
December 3, 2024
Tune in to Reality Check Radio’s Paul Brennan and our Penny Marie chat about the HEEADSSS Assessment that is being widely used in NZ schools,
Government Funded ‘HEEADSSS Assessment’ Exposed
November 27, 2024
PARENTS DISCOVER A ‘PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVIEW FORMAT FOR ADOLESCENTS’ IS BEING WIDELY USED ON OUR KIDS AND WE WEREN’T EVEN AWARE OF IT. An investigation by
Scotland & New Zealand: Elephants In The Room Podcast
October 31, 2024
Let Kids Be Kids Founder Penny Marie was invited onto The Pink Elephant Podcast with Kate Deeming. Kate, born in Philadelphia USA, now lives in Glasgow
The Queering of New Zealand Children Via The Education System
October 11, 2024
During the recent school holidays, PPTA – The Post Primary Teachers Association (Secondary School Teachers Union) raised a few concerning papers at their annual conference.
Protecting The Innocence Of Our Children – by Mary Hobbs
September 26, 2024
Well-known and respected New Zealand writer Mary Hobbs recently reached out to Penny Marie, Founder of Let Kids Be Kids. As a result of their
What’s Going On With Our Kids? New Zealand Parent-led analysis sheds light on why more kids are in distress than ever before
September 17, 2024
“What’s going on with our kids?” is a question being asked all over New Zealand. The older generation knows that something is wrong. Many in
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