Experiences of Care in Aotearoa 2022/2023 - Appendix Two

Appendix Two

Oranga Tamariki 2022/2023 compliance tables

These tables show compliance against measures relating to the National Care Standards Regulations, based on data that we requested from monitored agencies for each of the last three reporting periods.

Statistics from Oranga Tamariki case file analysis are based on a sample rather than the total population, which means they have a margin of error associated with them. When we looked at year on year changes for these measures, we calculated whether those changes are statistically significant, using confidence intervals provided by Oranga Tamariki. If there is a significant difference between two years, it indicates that the difference is unlikely to be attributed to chance or random factors alone. When statistics are based on small sample sizes, even quite big differences may not be significant. However, it's crucial to note that statistical significance does not necessarily imply a large or important change.

Abbreviations explained:

CYRAS = Administrative database

CFA = Casefile analysis

SD = Structured data

QPT = Quality Practice Tool

SoCiC = Safety of Child in Care

Key:

Not provided - Where Oranga Tamariki has not provided data against a measure this is highlighted in yellow and grey.

Low numbers - Teal indicates that a statistic is based on low numbers - these can be subject to greater fluctuation over time.

Not comparable - Orange indicates that a change in methodology means previous data is not comparable to current data, and is therefore not shown.

Footnotes

(1) This question is not applicable if reviewers find no evidence of mental health needs in CYRAS recording.

(2) This question is not applicable if reviewers find no evidence of substance-abuse related needs in CYRAS recording.

(3) Data was not provided on support provided under 34 (2), instead an overall measure of whether the child has had opportunitues for play and experience was provided. Last year data was provided on whether the child has had opportunities for each aspect of play and experience under 34(2).

(4) Has a record of a specified doctor or medical practitioner (indicative).

(5) Figures are indicative of a young person being enrolled at a registered school or tertiary education organisation or having obtained employment; it does not detail if they were assisted to do so.

(6) This question is applicable only if the tamaiti came into the care of their current caregiver during the review period. Out of 25 applicable cases, in 16 cases the caregiver was fully approved, in four cases the caregiver was provisionally approved and in five cases there was no evidence of caregiver approval at the time the tamaiti was placed with them.

(7) 2021 'reflects the child's needs', 2022 'set out the child's needs', 2023 'sufficiently reflect the child's needs'.

(8) 2021: Return home/transition planning meeting held, 2022: Meeting took place to create a plan 2023: sufficient evidence of planning.

(9) The Transition to Adulthood QPT did not ask Practice Leaders to assess the life skills assessment against each element of Regulation 75(3) of the NCS. Instead, Practice Leaders were asked to identify the extent to which the life skills assessment was completed, using the Not at all to Fully scale. The elements of Regulation 75(3) of the NCS were set out in the note to the life skills assessment question in the QPT template.

(10) Case file analysis question changed this year and is not directly comparable to previous years.

(11) Last year Oranga Tamariki provided the number of Kessler and Suicide screens completed among the sample case files, but not how many tamaraki and rangatahi
Young person aged 14 – 21 years of ageView the full glossary needed to be assessed so this was not comparable to the previous year.

Oranga Tamariki: Performance against National Care Standards Regulations - Part One

Part One: Needs assessments, plans, and visits to, and collection of information about children and young persons

Oranga Tamariki: Performance against National Care Standards Regulations
Regulation NCS Regulation Measure Data Source 2020-2021 Compliance 2021-2022 Compliance 2022-2023 Compliance Change since 2021-2022 Statistically significant change?
7
When needs assessment is required
              
7(1)   Has a record of a Tuituiā assessment Structured Data 99% 91% 89% -2%  
    Has approved Tuituia Report in the last 12 Months Structured Data 52% 40% 41% 1%  
    Was the Tuituia assessment completed or updated and approved in the 6 months to 30 June 2023? Structured Data 36% 22% 23% 0%  
    Has Tuituiā assessment created or updated in the reporting period? CFA 46% 46% 43% -3% No
    Has Tuituiā (or other holistic assessment) created or updated in reporting period CFA   89% 97% 8% Yes
    Has a record of completed Gateway assessment Structured Data 76% 79% 78% -1%  
7(1)(a)   Does the most recent Tuituiā assessment  (or other holistic needs assessment) identify the following for the child?            
   
  • their immediate needs
 CFA   95% 98% 3% Yes
7(1)(b)  
  • their long-term needs
 CFA   82% 94% 12% Yes
10
Matters that must be identified in needs assessment
              
    Overall, in the most recent Tuituiā assessment (or other holistic needs assessment), how well are the needs of the child identified?   Not provided Not provided Not provided    
10(1)(a)   How well does the most recent Tuituiā assessment (or other holistic assessment) identify the following needs of the child?            
   
  • their identity and cultural needs
 CFA Not comparable 75% 83% 8% Yes
10(1)(b)  
  • their need to maintain connections with their family / whānau
    Whānau refers to people who are biologically linked or share whakapapa. For the Monitor’s monitoring purposes, whānau includes parents, whānau members living with tamariki at the point they have come into care View the full glossary     
 CFA Not comparable 89% 91% 2% No
    CFA Not comparable 46% 50% 4% No
10(1)(d)  
  • their behavioural needs
 CFA Not comparable 82% 91% 9% Yes
10(1)(e)  
  • their play, recreation and community needs
 CFA Not comparable 71% 79% 8% Yes
10(1)(f)  
  • their emotional needs
 CFA Not comparable 80% 89% 9% Yes
10(1)(g)  
  • their educational or training needs
 CFA Not comparable 88% 94% 6% Yes
10(1)(h)  
  • their health needs
   Not comparable        
     - their mental health needs (1) CFA Not comparable 64% 84% 20% Yes
     - their physical health needs CFA Not comparable 87% 92% 5% Yes
     - their alcohol or drug misue (if any) (2) CFA Not comparable 48% 65% 17% No
10(1)(i)   their needs relating to any disability CFA Not comparable 80% 88% 8% Yes
    If the disability was diagnosed within the past 12 months, was a Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) referral made? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    If the disability was diagnosed within the past 12 months, was a specialist assessment completed? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    If the disability was diagnosed within the past 12 months, was another allied health assessment completed (for example occupational therapy)? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
10(1)(j)   Does the most recent Tuituiā assessment (or other holistic needs assessment) identify how often the child should be visited? CFA Not comparable 28% 21% -7% Yes
10(2)                
10(2)(a)(i)   Does the most recent Tuituiā (or other holistic needs assessment) take into account the views of the following?            
   
  • the child
 CFA Not comparable 81% 82% 1% No
10(2)(a)(ii)  
  • their family/whānau 
 CFA Not comparable 78% 79% 1% No
   
  • their hapū/iwi 
 CFA Not comparable 4% 6% 2% No
10(2)(b)  
  • their caregivers 
 CFA Not comparable 86% 92% 6% Yes
   
  • relevant professionals (for example health and education professionals, cultural experts)
 CFA Not comparable 78% 89% 11% Yes
10(3)   How well does the child's Tuituiā (or other holistic needs assessment) identify            
10(3)(a)(i) 10(3)(a)(ii)  
  • their wishes and aspirations 
 CFA Not comparable 65% 73% 8% Yes
10(3)(a)(iii)  
  • their strengths 
 CFA Not comparable 90% 94% 4% Yes
12
Process for identifying connections with family, whānau, hapū, iwi, and family group
              
12(1)   How well does the most recent Tuituiā assessment (or other holistic assessment) identify the following people?             
12(1)(a)  
  • members of the child’s family/family group/whānau
 CFA Not comparable 96% 99% 3% Yes
12(1)(b) 12(1)(c) 12(1)(d)  
  • significant members of the child’s hapū or iwi
 CFA Not comparable 13% 11% -2% No
13
Process for assessing health needs
              
13(1)(a)   How well does the most recent Tuituiā assessment (or other holistic needs assessment) describe whether reasonable efforts were made to access health practitioners who have:            
   
  • knowledge and experience of the cultural values and practices of the child
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
13(1)(b)  
  • knowledge and experience of Māori models of health
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
13(2)   Does the most recent Tuituiā assessment (or other holistic assessment) identify the following needs of the child?            
13(2)(a)  
  • their physical health needs
 CFA Not comparable 87% 92% 5% Yes
13(2)(b)  
  • their mental health needs
 CFA Not comparable 64% 84% 20% Yes
    If concerns raised about self-harming was the child supported to engage with mental health services Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    If concerns were raised about self-harming or high-risk behaviour of the child, was a Kessler Screen completed for the child?  CFA 35% Not provided (11) Not provided    
    If concerns were raised about suicidal ideation was the child referred to Towards Wellbeing Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    If concerns were raised about suicidal ideation was the child supported to engage with mental health services Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    If concerns were raised about the suicidal ideation of the child, was a Suicide Screen completed for the child?  CFA 45% Not provided (11) Not provided    
13(2)(c)   Does the most recent Tuituiā assessment (or other holistic assessment) identify the following needs of the child?            
    Substance abuse related needs CFA  

48%

(Low Numbers) 

65%

(Low Numbers)  

 17% No
    If concerns raised about substance abuse was the child supported to engage with mental health services Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    If concerns were raised about substance abuse behaviour of the child, was a Substances and Choices Scale (SACS) assessment completed for the child?  CFA 29% Not provided Not provided    
14
Process for assessing safety needs
              
14(b)                
14(b)(i)   Does the most recent Tuituiā assesment (or other holistic needs assessment) consider the following when identifying the safety needs of the child?            
   
  • the nature of harm, loss, or injury that tamariki
    Children (plural) aged 0-13 yearsView the full glossary     may have experienced, and the effect this may have on their ongoing safety or wellbeing
 CFA Not provided 86% 94% 8% Yes
14(b)(ii)  
  • the risk of harm posed by other persons who come into, or may come into, contact with tamariki
 CFA Not provided 79% 92% 13% Yes
14(b)(iii)  
  • the nature and level of resilience and protective factors present for tamariki
 CFA Not provided 89% 94% 5% Yes
14(b)(iv)  
  • aspects of behaviour that may present a risk of harm and the impact this may have on their own safety or the safety of others
 CFA Not provided 75% 87% 12% Yes
15
Reassessment of needs
              
15(b)(i)   When the All About Me Plan was last updated, was the child's Tuituiā assessment also reassessed? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
17
When plan must be commenced and completed
              
17(1)                
17(1)(a)   Has record of an All About Me Plan Structured Data Not provided 94% 93% -1%  
18
Process to be used to develop plan
              
18(1)   Does the All About Me Plan (or other plan) identify how often the child should be visited? CFA 59% 62% 65% 3% No
    Does the most recent All About Me Plan (or other plan) take into account the following needs of the child (as identified in the Tuituia assessment)            
   
  • their identify and cultural needs
 CFA 58% 58% 67% 9% Yes
   
  • their need to maintain connections with their family / whānau 
 CFA Not comparable 91% 90% -1% No
   
  • their need to maintain connections with hapū, iwi and family group
 CFA Not comparable 38% 37% -1% No
   
  • their need to maintain connections with other important people
 CFA Not comparable 68% 67% -1% No
   
  • their safety needs
 CFA 86% 87% 94% 7% Yes
   
  • their behavioural needs
 CFA 67% 70% 78% 8% Yes
   
  • their play, recreation and community needs
 CFA 65% 68% 72% 4% No
   
  • their emotional needs
 CFA 71% 77% 84% 7% Yes
   
  • their educational or training needs
 CFA 85% 88% 92% 4% Yes
   
  • their physical health needs
 CFA Not comparable 86% 91% 5% Yes
   
  • mental health and trauma recovery needs (1)
 CFA Not comparable 60% 69% 9% No
   
  • alcohol or drugs misuse (2)
 CFA Not comparable 23% 40% 17% No
   
  • their needs relating to any disability
 CFA 69% 68% 83% 15% Yes
    Does the most recent All About Me Plan (or other plan) take into account the following for the child?             
   
  • their wishes and aspirations
 CFA Not comparable 64% 67% 3% No
   
  • their strengths 
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
18(2)   Does the most recent All About Me Plan (or other plan) take into account the views of the following?            
18(2)(a)  
  • the child
 CFA Not provided 73% 71% -2% No
   
  • their family/whānau 
 CFA Not provided 77% 73% -4% No
18(2b)  
  • their hapū/iwi (for tamariki Māori)
 CFA Not provided 5% 3% -2% No
19
Matters to be indentified in plan
              
19 (1)                
19(1)(a)   Overall, in the most recent All About Me Plan, how well have the assessed needs of the child been taken into account? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
19(1)(c)   Does the most recent All About Me Plan  (or other plan) identify how often the child should be visited? CFA 59% 62% 65% 3% No
19(2)   How well does the most recent All About Me Plan record the actions others agreed to undertake to help meet the needs of the child, including?            
   
  • caregivers
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
   
  • whānau
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
   
  • relevant professionals (for example health and education professionals, cultural experts)
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
20
Plan must include information about arrangements with family, whānau, hapū, iwi, marae, and family group
              
20(a)   How well does the most recent All About Me Plan (or other plan) identify contact arrangements for the following people?             
   
  • members of their family/family group/whānau
 CFA Not comparable 95% 98% 3% Yes
   
  • members of their hapū, iwi and marae
 CFA   Not comparable 9% 9% 0% No
22
When plan must be reviewed
              
22(1)(b)(ii)   Evidence of All About Me Plan case note updated in 6 months to June 2023 Structured Data   24% 21% -2%  
    Was the All About Me Plan completed or updated in the reporting period  CFA 50% 53% 46% -7% Yes
    Has an All About Me Plan or other plan completed or updated in the reporting period  CFA 92% 92% 96% 4% Yes
    In the reporting period, how many times was the All About Me plan reviewed? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
23
Matters to be taken into account when reviewing plan
              
23(c)   How well does the most recent All About Me Plan (or other plan) take into account the views of the following?            
   
  • their caregivers
 CFA Not comparable   83% 83% 0% No
   
  • relevant professionals (for example, health and education professionals, cultural experts) 
 CFA Not comparable 63% 68% 5% Yes
24
Information to be given to child or young person, caregivers, and others
              
24(1)   Has the most recent All About Me Plan been given to the child and explained in a way that they understand according to their age, development, and any disability they may have? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
26
Purpose of visits to children and young persons
              
26(c)   Is there evidence that the social worker is carrying out actions set out in the All About Me Plan (or other plan)? CFA Not comparable 81% 87% 6% Yes
27
When visits to children and young persons should be undertaken
              
27(1)   Was the child visited by their social worker on average at the planned frequency?  CFA Not comparable 65% 62% -3% No
27(1)   Was the child visited by their social worker to planned frequency or on average at least every 8 weeks CFA 69% 70% 65% -5% No
27(2)(b)   Does the most recent All About Me Plan  (or other plan) identify how often the child should be visited? CFA 59% 62% 65% 3% No
28
What happens when child or young person is visited
              
28(1)(a) 28(1)(b) 28(1)(c) 28(1)(d) 28(2)   Was there evidence of quality engagement between social workers and tamariki during visits? In particular, did social workers: meet the child in private where appropriate and practical? Inquire about the things that going well? Inquire about any concerns the child may have? Discuss what is important to them? identify their circumstances or needs have changed? Monitor the ongoing safety, best intgerests and wellbeing of the child? CFA Not provided 76% 88% 12% Yes
28(2)   If the child entered care during the reporting period, were they provided the following information?            
   
  • obligation of a social worker to meet with tamariki on their own
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    

Part Two: Support to address child's or young person's needs

Oranga Tamariki: Performance against National Care Standards Regulations
Regulation NCS Regulation Measure Data Source 2020-2021 Compliance 2021-2022 Compliance 2022-2023 Compliance Change since 2021-2022 Statistically significant change?
30
Support for assessed needs
              
30(1)(a)   Was the most recent All About Me Plan or other plan actionable CFA 91% 79% 87% 8% Yes
30(1)(b)   Are social workers carrying out the actions set out in the most recent All About Me Plan or other plan CFA   Not comparable 81% 87% 6% Yes
30(2)   During the reporting period, was support (including financial support) provided to meet the child's assessed health needs? Not provided  Not provided  Not provided  Not provided    
    Overall, during the reporting period, was the child supported to meet their assessed needs relating to a disability? CFA  Not provided 85% 92% 7% Yes
    Was the need for specialist support (other than specialist support for a disability) identified for the child? Not provided  Not provided  Not provided  Not provided    
30(3)(a)   Overall, thinking of the support provided during the reporting period to maintain connection with family/whānau
Whānau refers to people who are biologically linked or share whakapapa. For the Monitor’s monitoring purposes, whānau includes parents, whānau members living with tamariki at the point they have come into care View the full glossary/hapū
Sub-tribeView the full glossary/iwi
TribeView the full glossary:		            
   
  • How prompt is the support provided?
 Not provided  Not provided  Not provided  Not provided    
    Overall, thinking of the support provided during the reporting period to meet the child's play, recreation, and community needs:            
   
  • How prompt is the support provided?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    Overall, thinking of the support provided to meet the child's culture, belonging and identity needs during the reporting period:            
   
  • How prompt is the support provided?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    Overall, thinking of the support provided to meet the child's education and training needs during the reporting period:            
   
  • How prompt is the support provided?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    Overall, thinking of the support provided to meet the child's health needs during the reporting period:            
   
  • How prompt is the support provided?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
30(3)(b)   Overall, thinking of the support provided during the reporting period to maintain connection with family/whānau/hapū/iwi:            
   
  • How appropriate is the amount and type of support provided?
 Not provided  Not provided  Not provided  Not provided    
    Overall, thinking of the support provided during the reporting period to meet the child's play, recreation, and community needs:            
   
  • How appropriate is the amount and type of support provided?
 Not provided  Not provided  Not provided  Not provided    
    Overall, thinking of the support provided to meet the child's culture, belonging and identity needs during the reporting period:            
   
  • How appropriate is the amount and type of support provided?
 Not provided  Not provided  Not provided  Not provided    
    Overall, thinking of the support provided to meet the child's education and training needs during the reporting period:            
   
  • How appropriate is the amount and type of support provided?
 Not provided  Not provided  Not provided  Not provided    
    Overall, thinking of the support provided to meet the child's health needs during the reporting period:            
   
  • How appropriate is the amount and type of support provided?
 Not provided  Not provided  Not provided  Not provided    
30(3)(c)   Overall, thinking of the support provided during the reporting period to maintain connection with family/whānau/hapū/iwi:            
   
  • How well is cultural safety of the child considered in the way support was provided?
   Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    Overall, thinking of the support provided during the reporting period to meet the child's play, recreation, and community needs:            
   
  • How well is cultural safety of the child considered in the way support was provided?
   Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    Overall, thinking of the support provided to meet the child's culture, belonging and identity needs during the reporting period:            
   
  • How well is cultural safety of the child considered in the way support was provided?
   Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    Overall, thinking of the support provided to meet the child's education and training needs during the reporting period:            
   
  • How well is cultural safety of the child considered in the way support was provided?
   Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    Overall, thinking of the support provided to meet the child's health needs during the reporting period:            
   
  • How well is cultural safety of the child considered in the way support was provided?
   Not provided Not provided Not provided    
31
Support to establish, maintain, and improve whānau connections
              
31(1)                
31(1)(a)   During the reporting period, was support provided to the child, their caregivers and/or their whānau to enable the child to do the following:             
   
  • establish, maintain or strengthen their connections with their family/whānau
 CFA Not comparable 87% 90% 3% No
   
  • establish, maintain or strengthen their connections with their hapū/iwi (10)
 CFA   Not comparable   52% NA NA
31(1)(b)  
  • establish, maintain or strengthen their connections with other important people
 CFA  Not comparable 67% 65% -2% No
31(1)(e)   If an important education-related decision was made about the child, were the following people given the opportunity to participate in the decision-making            
   
  • the child’s parents or other legal gurdians
 CFA  Not comparable 74% 71% -3% No
   
  • the child's whānau
 Not provided  Not provided  Not provided  Not provided    
   
  • the child's hapū/iwi
 Not provided  Not provided  Not provided  Not provided    
31(4)  
  • updates on child's progress and development provided to whānau
 CFA  Not provided  Not provided 80% NA NA
   
  • updates on child's progress and development provided to child's hapū/iwi
            
32
Support for culture, belonging, and identity
              
32(2)(a)   During the reporting period, has the child had opportunities and provided with appropriate support (including financial support) to do the following:            
   
  • connect with whānau, hapū, iwi to attend special whānau events
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
32(2)(b)  
  • gain knowledge of their culture and identity
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
32(2)(c)  
  • participate in activities and experiences relevant to their culture
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
   
  • connect with places of cultural relevance
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
32(2)(d)                
32(2)(d)(i)  
  • maintain or improve proficiency in the language of their culture or identity (for example, te reo Māori, sign language)
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    If the child entered care during the reporting period, were they provided the following information about their rights?            
   
  • their right to participate in their culture, language, and religion
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
32(2)(d)(ii)   During the reporting period, has the child had opportunities and provided with appropriate support (including financial support) to do the following:            
   
  • connect with other children and young people in care
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
33
Right to have personal belongings
              
33(a)   During the reporting period, were visits (or other sources of information) used to ensure that the child had the following:            
   
  • their own personal belongings with them in care including taonga, clothing, a suitable bag, and bedding
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
33(b)  
  • somewhere to store their belongings
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
34
Support for play, recreation, and community activities
              
34(2)                
34(2)(a)   During the reporting period, was appropriate support (including financial support) provided for the child to:            
   
  • access developmentally-appropriate books/toys
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
34(2)(b)  
  • maintain peer and community relationships
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
34(2)(c)  
  • participate in sporting activities
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
   
  • participate in cultural activities
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
34(2)(d)  
  • participate in community and volunteering activities
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
34(2)(e)  
  • provide opportunities for play and experiences
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    Has the child had opportunities for play and experiences that were apppropriate to their age and development? (3) CFA   84% 90% 6% Yes
34(2)(f)   Does the child get pocket money? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
35 Support to maintain and improve health              
                 
35(1)(a)   Is the child currently enrolled with a primary health organisation? (4) Structured Data 50% 53% 56% 3%  
    If not currently enrolled with a primary health organisation, was the child enrolled with a primary health organisation at any point during the reporting period? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
35(1)(b)   Has the child received an annual health check within the reporting period? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
35(1)(d)   If over the age of two, has the child received an annual dental check during the reporting period? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
35(1)(e)   During the reporting period, how well was the child provided with information on relevant health matters? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
35(1)(f)   During the reporting period, how well was the child supported to access publicly-funded health services to address their assessed health needs? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
35(1)(g)   During the reporting period, was the child supported to access private health services to address their assessed health needs? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
36
Children aged 1 to 4 years
              
36(1)   If aged between 1 - 4 years, is the child currently enrolled in a licensed early childhood service or certified playgroup? Structured Data 60% 58% 43% -15%  
37
Children aged 5 years
              
37(1)   If aged 5 years, is the child currently enrolled in a registered school (or a licensed early childhood service or certified playgroup)? Structured Data 90% 89% 77% -11%  
38
Children and young persons aged 6 to 15 years
              
38(1)   If aged, 6 - 15 years, is the child currently enrolled at a registered school? Structured Data 96% 96% 94% -1%  
39
Young persons aged over 16 years
              
    If aged over 16 years, has the young person been assisted to do either of the following?   85% 86% 86%    
39(a)  
  • enrol at a registered school or tertiary education organisation (5)
 Structured Data   77% 76% 0%  
39(b)  
  • obtain employment
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
40
Obligation to support attendance
              
40(2)(a)   If the child is enrolled at a registered school, have the following things been done to support attendance?            
   
  • provision of information to caregivers about the importance of attendance (including their role in supporting the child's attendance)
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
40(2)(b)  
  • an update obtained at least once a term from the school or caregivers on the regularity of the child's attendance
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
40(2)(c)  
  • arrangements to address any concerns about attendance
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
40(2)(d)  
  • If the child was excluded from school were alternative educational arrangements facilitated
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
40(2)(e)  
  • If excluded from school representation was provided at hearings to consider the suspension or exclusion from the school
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
41
Other support obligations
              
    During the reporting period, was the child provided support (including financial support) to address their education and training needs, including?            
41(1)(a)  
  • equipment and materials for education that are not funded (for example, school bag, uniform and stationery)
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
41(1)(b)  
  • education-related costs such as donations or fees
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
41(1)(c)  
  • additional support for the child to succeed in education
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
42
Monitoring educational progress
              
42(1)   During the reporting period, were the following things done at least once a term?            
42(1)(a)  
  • a written update from the education provider was obtained on the child's educational progress (for example a school report to the parents)
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
42(2)(a)  
  • If enrolled at a registered school, was information provided to the school about the child’s circumstances?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
42(2)(b)  
  • the education provider was engaged with to discuss the child's progress
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
42(2)(c)  
  • a written update from the education provider was obtained on the child's educational progress (for example a school report to the parents)
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
42(2)(d)   Were actions taken to address any concerns raised about the child's educational progress? CFA 90% 85% 86% 1% No
43
Support for making a complaint, providing feedback, or raising issues of concern
              
43(2)   If the child entered care during the reporting period, were they provided the following information about their rights?            
43(2)(b)  
  • their right to give feedback
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
43(2)(c)  
  • what to expect once they give feedback or make a complaint (for example support available and how they will be kept informed about the outcome)
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    

Oranga Tamariki: Performance against National Care Standards Regulations - Part Three

Part Three: Caregiver and care placement assessment and support

Oranga Tamariki: Performance against National Care Standards Regulations
Regulation NCS Regulation Measure Data Source 2020-2021 Compliance 2021-2022 Compliance 2022-2023 Compliance Change since 2021-2022 Statistically significant change?
44
Information to be provided to prospective caregivers
              
44(2)   For the caregivers of tamariki
Children (plural) aged 0-13 yearsView the full glossary who were in care at any time during the reporting period, before tamariki were placed with them, were the caregivers provided with the following information about being a caregiver?		            
44(2)(a)  
  • information about the assessment and approval process
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
44(2)(b)  
  • information on the level of care expected and what will happen if it is not provided
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
44(2)(c)  
  • information about the impact that caregiving may have on their household and their lives
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
44(2)(d)  
  • information about the availability of support, training and resources
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    Did caregivers of tamariki who were in care during the reporting period attend the following training?            
   
  • ‘Prepare to Care’ training (delivered to prospective caregivers before tamariki are placed with them)
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
   
  • ‘Understanding NCS’ training (delivered to approved caregivers)
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
44(2)(e)   For the caregivers of tamariki who were in care at any time during the reporting period, before tamariki were placed with them, were the caregivers provided with the following information about being a caregiver?            
   
  • information about the importance of informing the monitored agency when there is a significant change in circumstances or membership of their household
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
44(2)(f)  
  • information about the effects of trauma on child’s behaviour and development, including services available to support recovery
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
44(2)(g)  
  • information on appropriate behaviour management to be provided by the caregiver?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
44(2)(h)  
  • information on the primacy of the child’s best interests in decisions, and the importance of child’s views and participation in those decisions?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
44(2)(i)  
  • information about decisions caregivers can and cannot make about day-to-day care arrangements
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
   
  • information about decisions tamariki can and cannot make about day-to-day care arrangements
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
44(2)(j)  
  • information on the rights of tamariki to keep a reasonable number and type of personal belongings
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
44(2)(k)   information on need for connection between tamariki and their family, whānau
Whānau refers to people who are biologically linked or share whakapapa. For the Monitor’s monitoring purposes, whānau includes parents, whānau members living with tamariki at the point they have come into care View the full glossary, hapū
Sub-tribeView the full glossary, iwi
TribeView the full glossary and wider family group		 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
   
  • information about the support the caregivers will receive to facilitate this connection to whānau
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
44(2)(l)  
  • information on the rights of legal guardians and how these are to be preserved
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
44(2)(m)  
  • information about how tamariki can make a complaint
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
44(2)(n)   information about how caregivers can make a complaint Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    Has a record of Caregive Kete being supplied during the reporting period       377 caregivers    
45
Assessment of prospective caregivers and their households
              
45   Before the child was placed in their care, was a suitability check carried out for all members of the caregiver's household aged 18 or over? QPT Not Provided 98%
(Low numbers)		 100% 2%  
46
Purpose of assessment of prospective caregiver and their household
              
46(b)   Did the assessment determine the extent to which the prospective caregiver can provide a safe, stable, and loving home for the child? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
46(d)    Did the assessment determine the extent to which the prospective caregiver was likely able to promote mana tamaiti, acknowledge the whakapapa, and support the practice of whanaungatanga in relation to the child? QPT Not Provided 98%
(Low numbers)		 99%
(Low numbers)		 1%  
47
When assessment must be completed
              
47                
    Was a full assessment completed before the child was placed with the caregiver? QPT Not Provided 53%
(Low numbers)		 54%
(Low numbers)		 1%  
    Were the caregivers for the child's current placement (most recent placement during the reporting period) fully approved when the child was placed with them?            
50
Periodic review of approvals
              
50(1)   Were caregivers’ approvals reviewed within 2 years of issue? (where applicable to caregivers in the reporting period) CFA 65% 75% 76% 1% No
51
Provisional approvals for urgent placements
              
51(5)   Where provisionally approved, how soon after placement was a full caregiver assessment carried out? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
51(6)   Were provisionally-approved caregivers closely monitored or visited weekly until they become fully approved?  CFA Not provided 11%
(Low numbers)		 11% 
(Low numbers)		 0% No
52
Identity confirmation
              
52   Before the child was placed in their care, was an assessment made of their caregivers' suitability to provide care to the child including             
   
  • confirmation of identity
 QPT Not Provided 98% (Low numbers) 99% (Low numbers) 1%  
53
Police vet
              
53(1)  
  • police vet
 QPT Not Provided 99% (Low numbers) 100% (Low numbers) 1%  
54
Other information
              
54(1)(a)(i)  
  • A list of residential addresses
 QPT Not Provided 74% (Low numbers) 81% (Low numbers) 7%  
54(1)(a)(ii)  
  • Referee checks
 QPT Not Provided 95% (Low numbers) 98% (Low numbers) 3%  
54(1)(a)(iii)  
  • Immigration status
 QPT Not Provided 87% (Low numbers) 95% (Low numbers) 8%  
54(1)(a)(iv)  
  • Medical report
 QPT Not Provided 92% (Low numbers) 93% (Low numbers) 1%  
   
  • Search of CYRAS and TRIM records
 QPT Not Provided 98% (Low numbers) 100% (Low numbers) 2%  
55
Risk assessment
              
55  
  • risk assessment
 QPT Not Provided 96% (Low numbers) 98% (Low numbers) 2%  
56
Assessment of other matters
              
56(a)(i)  
  • the prospective caregiver's experience, skills and attitudes relevant to providing care
 QPT Not Provided 100% (Low numbers) 100% (Low numbers) 0%  
56(a)(ii)  
  • the safety, adequacy and appropriateness of the physical care environment
 QPT Not Provided 100% (Low numbers) 100% (Low numbers) 0%  
56(a)(iii)  
  • the needs strengths and circumstances of the caregiver
 Not provided Not Provided Not Provided Not Provided    
56(a)(iv)  
  • the caregiver's needs for support and capability development
 QPT Not Provided 96% (Low numbers) 97% (Low numbers) 1%  
56(a)(v)  
  • the identity of members of the caregiver's household or others likely to have regular unsupervised or overnight contact with the child
 QPT Not Provided 62% (Low numbers) 94% (Low numbers) 32% (Low numbers)  
56(b)(i)   Did the assessment assess the likely effects of the placement on the following people?             
   
  • the child
 QPT Not Provided 90% (Low numbers) 91% (Low numbers) 1%  
56(b)(ii)  
  • the household
 QPT Not Provided 90% (Low numbers) 91% (Low numbers) 1%  
57
Information to be provided to caregiver
              
57(1)   For the caregivers of tamariki who were in care at any time during the reporting period, before the child was placed with them, were the caregivers provided with the following information about the child?            
   
  • information on their roles and responsibilities to meet the needs of the child
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
57(3)             0%  
57(3)(a)  
  • a copy of the child's current All About Me Plan
 Structured Data Not provided Not provided 54% NA  
57(3)(b)  
  • information about why the child came into care
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided 0%  
57(3)(c)  
  • information about the child’s needs (in particular, any critical information relevant to their immediate needs)
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided 0%  
57(3)(d)  
  • information about access to assistance
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided 0%  
57(3)(e)  
  • information about the child’s wishes, strengths, preferences, and behaviour
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided 0%  
57(3)(f)  
  • information about the child’s family, whānau, hapū, iwi, family group and cultural background
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided 0%  
57(3)(g)  
  • information about how often the child will be visited by a social worker
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided 0%  
57(3)(h)  
  • information about ongoing planned contact with their family, whānau, hapū, iwi and family group or other people important to the child
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided 0%  
57(3)(i)  
  • any other information needed to keep the caregiver and the child safe
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided 0%  
57(3)(j)  
  • information about support available for caring for the specific child (for example support for caring for a child with a disability)?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided 0%  
58
Purpose of caregiver support plan
           0%  
58(a)   Is there are record of a caregiver support plan Structured Data   94% 98% 4%  
    Do caregivers have a current support plan CFA (10)  [Not comparable]   [Not comparable] 85% NA NA
    Does the most recent caregiver support plan identify the needs of tamariki in their care? (7) CFA 52% 72% 60% -12% Yes
58b)   Does the most recent caregiver support plan identify the caregiver's needs for the following?             
   
  • access to training/learning needs
 CFA 83% 74% 85% 11% Yes
   
  • financial assistance
 CFA 66% 75% 78% 3% No
   
  • access to respite care
 CFA 74% 72% 64% -8% No
   
  • access to advice and assistance
 CFA 71% 70% 85% 15% Yes
   
  • access to a support person
 CFA 88% 80% 97% 17% Yes
60
Content of caregiver support plan
              
60(2)(a)   Overall, how well does the most recent caregiver support plan describe the support the caregiver is provided to meet the needs of tamariki in their care CFA 39% 46% 66% 20% (Low numbers) Yes
60(2)©   Was the planned frequency of visits by the caregiver social worker recorded in the caregiver support plan? CFA 64% 56% 90% 34% Yes
60(3)   On average during the reporting period, were the caregivers visited by their caregiver social worker to the frequency identified in their support plans? CFA 24% 29% 47% 18% Yes
    If no, during the reporting period on average, were the caregivers visited by their caregiver social worker at least every eight weeks CFA 6% 10% 5% -5% Yes
    Were caregivers contacted by their caregiver social worker by other means during the reporting period -             
   
  • Monthly
 CFA Not provided Not provided 41% NA NA
   
  • Every 2 months
 CFA Not provided Not provided 24% NA NA
   
  • Every 4 months
 CFA Not provided Not provided 17% NA NA
   
  • Every 6 months
 CFA Not provided Not provided 6% NA NA
61
Review of caregiver support plan
              
61(1)   Was the caregiver support plan  reviewed within the reporting period CYRAS/CFA Not provided 89% 82% -7% (not in CI table)
    How many times was the caregiver support plan reviewed within the reporting period? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
62
Provision of support to caregivers
              
62(1)                
62(1)(a)   Did caregivers receive the support described in their most recent caregiver support plan? (where a plan was created or reviewed in the review period) CFA 48% 48% 79% 31% Yes
62(1)(b)   During the reporting period, did caregivers receive support for any of the following?            
   
  • promote the child’s knowledge of whakapapa and the practice of whanaungatanga?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
62(2)   How well does the most recent caregiver support plan take into account the following needs of the caregiver?            
62(2)(a)  
  • access to training
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
62(2)(b)  
  • financial assistance
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
62(2)(c)  
  • access to respite care
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
62(2)(d)  
  • access to advice and assistance
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
62(2)(e)  
  • access to a support person
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    Does the most recent caregiver support plan describe the support the caregiver is provided to meet the needs of tamariki in their care? CFA 39% 46% 66% 20% Yes
63
Support for maintaining whānau connections
              
    During the reporting period, did caregivers receive support for any of the following            
63(a)  
  • understand the importance for tamariki Māori of establishing, maintaining, or strengthening relationships with their whānau, hapū and iwi?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
63(c)  
  • facilitate the child’s participation in contact arrangements with whānau?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
   
  • facilitate the child’s participation in contact arrangements with hapū and iwi?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
65
Support for culture and identity
              
    During the reporting period, did caregivers receive support for any of the following?            
65(a)  
  • promote the identity and culture of tamariki in their care?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
65(b)  
  • understand and respect the personal choices of tamariki regarding their identity and culture?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
65(c)  
  • enable tamariki to attend or participate in cultural events relevant to their culture and identity?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    

Oranga Tamariki: Performance against National Care Standards Regulations - Part Four

Part Four: Supporting children and young persons to express their views and contribute to their care experience

Oranga Tamariki: Performance against National Care Standards Regulations
Regulation NCS Regulation Measure Data Source 2020-2021 Compliance 2021-2022 Compliance 2022-2023 Compliance Change since 2021-2022 Statistically significant change?
7
When needs assessment is required
              
7(1)   Has a record of a Tuituiā assessment Structured Data 99% 91% 89% -2%  
    Has approved Tuituia Report in the last 12 Months Structured Data 52% 40% 41% 1%  
    Was the Tuituia assessment completed or updated and approved in the 6 months to 30 June 2023? Structured Data 36% 22% 23% 0%  
    Has Tuituiā assessment created or updated in the reporting period? CFA 46% 46% 43% -3% No
    Has Tuituiā (or other holistic assessment) created or updated in reporting period CFA   89% 97% 8% Yes
    Has a record of completed Gateway assessment Structured Data 76% 79% 78% -1%  
7(1)(a)   Does the most recent Tuituiā assessment  (or other holistic needs assessment) identify the following for the child?            
   
  • their immediate needs
 CFA   95% 98% 3% Yes
7(1)(b)  
  • their long-term needs
 CFA   82% 94% 12% Yes
10
Matters that must be identified in needs assessment
              
    Overall, in the most recent Tuituiā assessment (or other holistic needs assessment), how well are the needs of the child identified?   Not provided Not provided Not provided    
10(1)(a)   How well does the most recent Tuituiā assessment (or other holistic assessment) identify the following needs of the child?            
   
  • their identity and cultural needs
 CFA Not comparable 75% 83% 8% Yes
10(1)(b)  
  • their need to maintain connections with their family / whānau
    Whānau refers to people who are biologically linked or share whakapapa. For the Monitor’s monitoring purposes, whānau includes parents, whānau members living with tamariki at the point they have come into care View the full glossary     
 CFA Not comparable 89% 91% 2% No
    CFA Not comparable 46% 50% 4% No
10(1)(d)  
  • their behavioural needs
 CFA Not comparable 82% 91% 9% Yes
10(1)(e)  
  • their play, recreation and community needs
 CFA Not comparable 71% 79% 8% Yes
10(1)(f)  
  • their emotional needs
 CFA Not comparable 80% 89% 9% Yes
10(1)(g)  
  • their educational or training needs
 CFA Not comparable 88% 94% 6% Yes
10(1)(h)  
  • their health needs
   Not comparable        
     - their mental health needs (1) CFA Not comparable 64% 84% 20% Yes
     - their physical health needs CFA Not comparable 87% 92% 5% Yes
     - their alcohol or drug misue (if any) (2) CFA Not comparable 48% 65% 17% No
10(1)(i)   their needs relating to any disability CFA Not comparable 80% 88% 8% Yes
    If the disability was diagnosed within the past 12 months, was a Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) referral made? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    If the disability was diagnosed within the past 12 months, was a specialist assessment completed? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    If the disability was diagnosed within the past 12 months, was another allied health assessment completed (for example occupational therapy)? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
10(1)(j)   Does the most recent Tuituiā assessment (or other holistic needs assessment) identify how often the child should be visited? CFA Not comparable 28% 21% -7% Yes
10(2)                
10(2)(a)(i)   Does the most recent Tuituiā (or other holistic needs assessment) take into account the views of the following?            
   
  • the child
 CFA Not comparable 81% 82% 1% No
10(2)(a)(ii)  
  • their family/whānau 
 CFA Not comparable 78% 79% 1% No
   
  • their hapū/iwi 
 CFA Not comparable 4% 6% 2% No
10(2)(b)  
  • their caregivers 
 CFA Not comparable 86% 92% 6% Yes
   
  • relevant professionals (for example health and education professionals, cultural experts)
 CFA Not comparable 78% 89% 11% Yes
10(3)   How well does the child's Tuituiā (or other holistic needs assessment) identify            
10(3)(a)(i) 10(3)(a)(ii)  
  • their wishes and aspirations 
 CFA Not comparable 65% 73% 8% Yes
10(3)(a)(iii)  
  • their strengths 
 CFA Not comparable 90% 94% 4% Yes
12
Process for identifying connections with family, whānau, hapū, iwi, and family group
              
12(1)   How well does the most recent Tuituiā assessment (or other holistic assessment) identify the following people?             
12(1)(a)  
  • members of the child’s family/family group/whānau
 CFA Not comparable 96% 99% 3% Yes
12(1)(b) 12(1)(c) 12(1)(d)  
  • significant members of the child’s hapū or iwi
 CFA Not comparable 13% 11% -2% No
13
Process for assessing health needs
              
13(1)(a)   How well does the most recent Tuituiā assessment (or other holistic needs assessment) describe whether reasonable efforts were made to access health practitioners who have:            
   
  • knowledge and experience of the cultural values and practices of the child
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
13(1)(b)  
  • knowledge and experience of Māori models of health
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
13(2)   Does the most recent Tuituiā assessment (or other holistic assessment) identify the following needs of the child?            
13(2)(a)  
  • their physical health needs
 CFA Not comparable 87% 92% 5% Yes
13(2)(b)  
  • their mental health needs
 CFA Not comparable 64% 84% 20% Yes
    If concerns raised about self-harming was the child supported to engage with mental health services Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    If concerns were raised about self-harming or high-risk behaviour of the child, was a Kessler Screen completed for the child?  CFA 35% Not provided (11) Not provided    
    If concerns were raised about suicidal ideation was the child referred to Towards Wellbeing Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    If concerns were raised about suicidal ideation was the child supported to engage with mental health services Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    If concerns were raised about the suicidal ideation of the child, was a Suicide Screen completed for the child?  CFA 45% Not provided (11) Not provided    
13(2)(c)   Does the most recent Tuituiā assessment (or other holistic assessment) identify the following needs of the child?            
    Substance abuse related needs CFA  

48%

(Low Numbers) 

65%

(Low Numbers)  

 17% No
    If concerns raised about substance abuse was the child supported to engage with mental health services Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    If concerns were raised about substance abuse behaviour of the child, was a Substances and Choices Scale (SACS) assessment completed for the child?  CFA 29% Not provided Not provided    
14
Process for assessing safety needs
              
14(b)                
14(b)(i)   Does the most recent Tuituiā assesment (or other holistic needs assessment) consider the following when identifying the safety needs of the child?            
   
  • the nature of harm, loss, or injury that tamariki
    Children (plural) aged 0-13 yearsView the full glossary     may have experienced, and the effect this may have on their ongoing safety or wellbeing
 CFA Not provided 86% 94% 8% Yes
14(b)(ii)  
  • the risk of harm posed by other persons who come into, or may come into, contact with tamariki
 CFA Not provided 79% 92% 13% Yes
14(b)(iii)  
  • the nature and level of resilience and protective factors present for tamariki
 CFA Not provided 89% 94% 5% Yes
14(b)(iv)  
  • aspects of behaviour that may present a risk of harm and the impact this may have on their own safety or the safety of others
 CFA Not provided 75% 87% 12% Yes
15
Reassessment of needs
              
15(b)(i)   When the All About Me Plan was last updated, was the child's Tuituiā assessment also reassessed? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
17
When plan must be commenced and completed
              
17(1)                
17(1)(a)   Has record of an All About Me Plan Structured Data Not provided 94% 93% -1%  
18
Process to be used to develop plan
              
18(1)   Does the All About Me Plan (or other plan) identify how often the child should be visited? CFA 59% 62% 65% 3% No
    Does the most recent All About Me Plan (or other plan) take into account the following needs of the child (as identified in the Tuituia assessment)            
   
  • their identify and cultural needs
 CFA 58% 58% 67% 9% Yes
   
  • their need to maintain connections with their family / whānau 
 CFA Not comparable 91% 90% -1% No
   
  • their need to maintain connections with hapū, iwi and family group
 CFA Not comparable 38% 37% -1% No
   
  • their need to maintain connections with other important people
 CFA Not comparable 68% 67% -1% No
   
  • their safety needs
 CFA 86% 87% 94% 7% Yes
   
  • their behavioural needs
 CFA 67% 70% 78% 8% Yes
   
  • their play, recreation and community needs
 CFA 65% 68% 72% 4% No
   
  • their emotional needs
 CFA 71% 77% 84% 7% Yes
   
  • their educational or training needs
 CFA 85% 88% 92% 4% Yes
   
  • their physical health needs
 CFA Not comparable 86% 91% 5% Yes
   
  • mental health and trauma recovery needs (1)
 CFA Not comparable 60% 69% 9% No
   
  • alcohol or drugs misuse (2)
 CFA Not comparable 23% 40% 17% No
   
  • their needs relating to any disability
 CFA 69% 68% 83% 15% Yes
    Does the most recent All About Me Plan (or other plan) take into account the following for the child?             
   
  • their wishes and aspirations
 CFA Not comparable 64% 67% 3% No
   
  • their strengths 
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
18(2)   Does the most recent All About Me Plan (or other plan) take into account the views of the following?            
18(2)(a)  
  • the child
 CFA   73% 71% -2% No
   
  • their family/whānau 
 CFA   77% 73% -4% No
18(2b)  
  • their hapū/iwi (for tamariki Māori)
 CFA   5% 3% -2% No
19
Matters to be indentified in plan
              
19 (1)                
19(1)(a)   Overall, in the most recent All About Me Plan, how well have the assessed needs of the child been taken into account? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
19(1)(c)   Does the most recent All About Me Plan  (or other plan) identify how often the child should be visited? CFA 59% 62% 65% 3% No
19(2)   How well does the most recent All About Me Plan record the actions others agreed to undertake to help meet the needs of the child, including?            
   
  • caregivers
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
   
  • whānau
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
   
  • relevant professionals (for example health and education professionals, cultural experts)
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
20
Plan must include information about arrangements with family, whānau, hapū, iwi, marae, and family group
              
20(a)   How well does the most recent All About Me Plan (or other plan) identify contact arrangements for the following people?             
   
  • members of their family/family group/whānau
 CFA Not comparable 95% 98% 3% Yes
   
  • members of their hapū, iwi and marae
 CFA   Not comparable 9% 9% 0% No
22
When plan must be reviewed
              
22(1)(b)(ii)   Evidence of All About Me Plan case note updated in 6 months to June 2023 Structured Data   24% 21% -2%  
    Was the All About Me Plan completed or updated in the reporting period  CFA 50% 53% 46% -7% Yes
    Has an All About Me Plan or other plan completed or updated in the reporting period  CFA 92% 92% 96% 4% Yes
    In the reporting period, how many times was the All About Me plan reviewed? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
23
Matters to be taken into account when reviewing plan
              
23(c)   How well does the most recent All About Me Plan (or other plan) take into account the views of the following?            
   
  • their caregivers
 CFA Not comparable   83% 83% 0% No
   
  • relevant professionals (for example, health and education professionals, cultural experts) 
 CFA Not comparable 63% 68% 5% Yes
24
Information to be given to child or young person, caregivers, and others
              
24(1)   Has the most recent All About Me Plan been given to the child and explained in a way that they understand according to their age, development, and any disability they may have? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
26
Purpose of visits to children and young persons
              
26(c)   Is there evidence that the social worker is carrying out actions set out in the All About Me Plan (or other plan)? CFA Not comparable 81% 87% 6% Yes
27
When visits to children and young persons should be undertaken
              
27(1)   Was the child visited by their social worker on average at the planned frequency?  CFA Not comparable 65% 62% -3% No
27(1)   Was the child visited by their social worker to planned frequency or on average at least every 8 weeks CFA 69% 70% 65% -5% No
27(2)(b)   Does the most recent All About Me Plan  (or other plan) identify how often the child should be visited? CFA 59% 62% 65% 3% No
28
What happens when child or young person is visited
              
28(1)(a) 28(1)(b) 28(1)(c) 28(1)(d) 28(2)   Was there evidence of quality engagement between social workers and tamariki during visits? In particular, did social workers: meet the child in private where appropriate and practical? Inquire about the things that going well? Inquire about any concerns the child may have? Discuss what is important to them? identify their circumstances or needs have changed? Monitor the ongoing safety, best intgerests and wellbeing of the child? CFA Not provided 76% 88% 12% Yes
28(2)   If the child entered care during the reporting period, were they provided the following information?            
   
  • obligation of a social worker to meet with tamariki on their own
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    

Oranga Tamariki: Performance against National Care Standards Regulations - Part Five

Part Five: Supporting children and young persons during care transitions

Oranga Tamariki: Performance against National Care Standards Regulations
Regulation NCS Regulation Measure Data Source 2020-2021 Compliance 2021-2022 Compliance 2022-2023 Compliance Change since 2021-2022 Statistically significant change?
72
Assessment and support plans for care transition
              
72                
72(a)   Before the care transition took place was an assessment made of transition-related support needs (8)  CFA 60% 89% 85% -4% No
72(b)   Was All About Me Plan or other plan updated to reflect support to meet the child's assessed transition-related needs (planned transitions) CFA 30% (Low numbers) 30% (Low numbers) 30% (Low numbers) 0% (Low numbers) No
    Was All About Me Plan or other plan updated to reflect support to meet the child's assessed transition-related needs (unplanned transitions) CFA 30% (Low numbers) 29% (Low numbers) 27% (Low numbers) -2% (Low numbers) No
73
Process and contents of care transition plan
              
73(1)   When planning for a care transition, were the following people consulted?            
73(1)(a)  
  • the child
 CFA 45% 78% 91% 13% Yes
73(1)(b)  
  • their pre-transition caregiver/residence manager
 CFA Not provided Not provided 91% NA NA
   
  • their post-transition caregiver/residence manager
 CFA Not provided Not provided 94% NA NA
73(1)(d)  
  • their whānau
    Whānau refers to people who are biologically linked or share whakapapa. For the Monitor’s monitoring purposes, whānau includes parents, whānau members living with tamariki at the point they have come into care View the full glossary
 CFA 79% 94% 86% -8% No
    CFA 16% (Low numbers) 7% (Low numbers) 6% -1% No
74
Monitoring and support during care transition phase
              
74(1)   If the child has a disability, did they continue to receive disability-related support throughout the care transition? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    If the transition was a planned Return Home, was the child visited weekly for at least one month or until the child's All About Me Plan was updated? CFA 20% (Low numbers) 19% (Low numbers) 29% (Low numbers) 10% No
    If the transition was an unplanned Return Home, was the child visited weekly for at least one month or until the child's All About Me Plan was updated? CFA  (Not comparable) 16% (Low numbers) 27% (Low numbers) 11% No
    If the transition was to another caregiver or residence, when was the child first visited after the transition            
    Tamariki
Children (plural) aged 0-13 yearsView the full glossary in planned transitions were visited within the first week		 CFA  (Not comparable) 30% (Low numbers) 44% (Low numbers) 14% Yes
    Tamariki in unplanned transitions were visited within the first week CFA (Not comparable)  39% (Low numbers) 43% (Low numbers) 4% No
74(2)   How well did the updated plan address the following needs or considerations?            
74(2)(a)  
  • transition-related support needs
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
   
  • disability-related needs
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    Overall, thinking of the support provided during the care transition:            
   
  • How appropriate was the amount and type of support provided?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
74(2)(b)  
  • How well was cultural safety of the child considered in the way support was provided?
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
74(2)(c)   Before the care transition took place, was the child provided with the following?            
   
  • an explanation about why the care transition is happening
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
74(2)(d)  
  • information about the new environment, caregiving household or residence
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
74(2)(e)  
  • the opportunity to visit the new care environment
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
74(2)(f)  
  • current caregiver
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
   
  • future caregiver
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
74(2)(g)   Based on information from visits (or other sources), was the child able to take personal belongings of importance with them to the new care environment? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
74(2)(h)   Did the updated plans address support to maintain the relationship with the current caregiver (where that is considered to be in the child’s best interests) Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
75
Assessment of life skills
              
75(1)(a)   Before the rangatahi
Young person aged 14 – 21 years of ageView the full glossary transitioned to independence was an assessment made of their life skills?		 QPT 50% 43% 38% -5%  
    Has a transition plan been developed for those transitioning to adulthood? QPT 43% 54% 48% -6%  
75(1)(b)                
75(2)   How well did the life skills assessment address development or disability needs of the rangatahi? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
75(2)   If the child has a disability, did they continue to receive disability-related support throughout the care transition? Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
75(3)(a)  

Did the life-skills assessment address the young person's knowledge of the following? 

  • personal and healthcare
  • managing money  
  • shopping
  • cooking
  • driving
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
75(3)(b)  
  • sexual and reproductive health care
  • managing any matters relating to sexual or gender identity 
  • safe and positive relationships 
  • culture and identity
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
76
Advice and assistance under section 386B(1)(a) of Act
              
                 
76(a)   Before the rangatahi transitioned to independence, were they provided witha copy of their record of important life events and achievements Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
76(c)   Before rangatahi transitioned to adulthood, were they provided with assistance to obtain official documentation (for example photo identification, birth certificate, IRD number, bank account, verified online identitiy) QPT 51% (Low numbers)  61% (Low numbers) 57% (Low numbers) -4%  
76(d)   Before the rangatahi transitioned to adulthood, were they provided with information about the legal requirements to enrol in the electoral roll once they reach the age of 18 years QPT 2% (Low numbers) 11% (Low numbers) 14% (Low numbers) 3%  
76(e)  

Before the rangatahi transitioned to independence, were they provided with the following?  

  • assistance to develop any life skills needed for their independence (the transition plan was informed by life skills assessment)?
 QPT Not provided  65% (Low numbers) 56% (Low numbers) -9%  
   

Before the rangatahi transitioned to independence, were they provided with the following?  

  • assistance to develop any life skills needed for their independence (the activities and supports identified in the transition plan were being implemented)?
 QPT Not provided 69% (Low numbers) 77% (Low numbers) 8%  
   

Before the rangatahi transitioned to independence, were they provided with the following? 

  • information about accessing health, education, housing, employment, financial and legal services independently once they leave care or custody
 QPT 87% (Low numbers) 49% (Low numbers) 43% (Low numbers) -6%  

Schedule Two: Statement of rights

Oranga Tamariki: Performance against National Care Standards Regulations
Regulation NCS Regulation Measure Data Source 2020-2021 Compliance 2021-2022 Compliance 2022-2023 Compliance Change since 2021-2022 Statistically significant change?
    If the child entered care during the reporting period, were they provided the following information about their rights?            
   
  • their right to try new and fun things
 Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
    Was their statement of rights explained in a way that is appropriate for their age, development, sexual orientation, language or disability Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided    
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