Our guiding documents provide a solid foundation for us to work with , , and their . They ensure our work is guided by a child-centred and whānau-led practice. A commitment to Māori is embedded in our engagement and monitoring approach.
Our monitoring approach shows how we answer our primary question: To what extent is the oranga tamariki system meeting its obligations and supporting positive outcomes for and their , including tamariki and whānau Māori and disabled tamariki and their whānau?’
This looks at whether positive outcomes are being achieved for and , and the system elements that enable, or are a barrier to, those outcomes.
Our outcomes framework was developed using a holistic lens. It draws upon the Government’s six wellbeing outcomes from the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy and incorporates key dimensions from the Whānau Ora Outcomes Framework and the Oranga Tamariki Outcomes Framework.
System elements are things that, either enable or act as a barrier to, those working with , , families and to achieve positive outcomes.
We have 11 big questions that provide the focus for our monitoring visits.
