Professional development for teachers and staff

2026 Professional development sessions

Schools

We support teachers to make it easier to teach tamariki about food, nutrition, movement, and healthy living. Our resources, programmes, and initiatives are curriculum-aligned and practical, giving you the tools and confidence to help children build lifelong healthy habits. Learn why these skills matter and get practical, engaging ideas and resources for primary, intermediate, and secondary schools.

Shaping school food environments for better health

Join us to see how policy can support a healthy food environment in schools. Having a clear food and drink policy demonstrates the school’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of ākonga, staff and the wider community. It also ensures the school environment, food provision and curriculum model supports healthy choices​.

Tuesday 17 March 3.30pm to 4.15pm ​

 

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Early learning

Tohu Manawa Ora | Healthy Heart Award

Join us as we walk you through our Tohu Manawa Ora | Healthy Heart Award and the range of free services available to you, from expert nutrition advice on menu planning to teaching and learning activities for tamariki. We also want to acknowledge and share the great work that you are doing.​

 

Dates:

Tuesday 3 March 3:30pm to 4:15pm

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Wednesday 4 March 7:00pm to 7:45pm

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Previous sessions

Smart summer active play

As educators we need to support children and their whānau to know the risks of dehydration and prolonged exposure to the sun’s UV rays. We’ll also cover the important role vitamin D has in our bodies.

Smart summer active play | Be sun smart  

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Smart summer active play | Summer nutrition

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Kai in the classroom | 4 top tips

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Fundamental skills for active winter play

We’ll explore one of the key building blocks of active play—Fundamental Movement Skills—with a focus on manipulation (throwing, striking, catching). Discover why these skills matter.

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How to talk about food

Our words matter. The language we use, the attitudes we express, and the values we place on certain foods can all shape how students view eating and nutrition well into adulthood. Learn some simple strategies to have mana-enhancing conversations with ākonga.

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