The Green Paper for Vulnerable Children - Ministry of Social ...

• Improving education.Fund alternative education programmes (within the present school grounds)for children that do not fit into today’s schools. (frontline worker)A small minority of submissions also suggested:• reducing child poverty• improving early identification and assessment• increasing service use• reducing social inequality• improving housing• increasing family spending power• introducing a lead worker for families• improving youth employment and positive youth outcomes• raising early childhood education participation• improving support for teen parents• make cities and services more child-friendly• implementing Māori initiatives• reducing youth involvement in the justice system.A large minority of submissions suggested a range of other goals and actions, such as changingattitudes and behaviours towards children and parenting, ensuring enough resources were availableto deal with each case on its merits, and addressing the needs of particular vulnerable populations.Addressing disparities for Māori and Pacific children in very low-income families, childrenof beneficiaries and children of prisoners. (NGO)What could be the priorities for vulnerable children for the early years,for primary school-aged children and adolescents?Submissions suggested various priorities for vulnerable children in different age groups,namely the early years, primary school-aged children and adolescents.The priorities for children of all ages should be that they are safe, protected frompotential harm and live in a warm, caring and loving environment in which they arevalued for themselves and experience the opportunities to achieve their aspirations,as is their right under law. (general public)The primary focal points for the three age groups were health, safety and education.Early years: For the early years, a large minority of submissions suggested health was thegreatest priority. This was closely followed by safety and education, which were also supportedby a large minority of submissions.Compulsory immunisation of the traditional infectious diseases, financial incentivesto be given if necessary. (general public)Practice Changes Policy Changes Show Leadership Share Responsibility Children / Young People Executive SummaryThe Green Paper for Vulnerable Children Full Summary of Submissions81