Findings and impact
Findings and impact
5 years of Healthy Active Learning
Across education settings, Healthy Active Learning is contributing to meaningful changes in culture, community connectedness, and physical activity opportunities, supporting ākonga to be more active and socially connected. Healthy Active Learning is contributing to meaningful changes in culture, teaching practice and ākonga wellbeing.
Changes in school culture
Physical activity and healthy eating and drinking are increasingly integrated into education setting strategies, plans and curriculum.
Schools, kura and early learning services consistently prioritise healthy eating and drinking as part of ākonga wellbeing and culture.
86%
of teachers agree physical activity is a key contributor to ākonga wellbeing
88%
of school leaders see healthy eating and drinking as important to ākonga wellbeing
+13%
increase since 2021 in schools including physical activity in strategic plans
Ākonga are engaged, more active, and more connected
Stronger teaching of health and physical education
The quality of HPE delivery strengthened.
Teacher confidence and practice in HPE and PE remain relatively stable, with Healthy Active Learning providing a strong foundation for ongoing improvement.
Stronger whānau, school and community connections
Schools and kura are seen as integral parts of their local communities.
Schools and kura have growing partnerships with whānau, iwi, mana whenua and community groups.
Valuing mātauranga Māori
Schools and kura are:
Actively embracing mātauranga Māori.
Strengthening culturally inclusive teaching practices.
Expanding opportunities for physical activity that reflect Māori values and identity.
