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This page contains resources and local contact information that you can view and use. It is targeted at people working with children aged under 5 in Hawke's Bay.
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Resource for the November 2018 ECE Hauora Hui co-ordinated by HBDHB and MoE detailing services, supports and contacts for the under 5's sector.
Information on Eczema
Foodborne illness (often referred to as food poisoning) is the name for illness caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or drink. The Health Protection Team is responsible for investigating food borne illnesses and food poisoning complaints.
Gastroenteritis or tummy bug or gastro - is an infection and inflammation of the intestines or gut.
The Ministry of Education Guide to Allergies for schools and early childhood services.
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Click here to learn about the work of our Child Health Team - Public Health Nurses, Vision Hearing Technicians, Ear Nurse Specialists, B4SC Coorinator and Child Healthy Housing Programme.
Click here to download an information sheet about headlice.
Example template for the Health Asessment report for centre based ECE services.
When you open a new Centre, you will need to submit a Health Report to the Ministry of Education. Click here to learn about the scope of a Health Assessment Visit that is carried out by a Health Protection Officer for them to be able to write a Health Report.
For more information around arranging a Health Report contact: Health Protection on (06) 834 1815.
The Health Protection Team supports health, wellbeing and safety in ECCs. Click this link to find out how.
Click here to find out more about Health Protection Officers and the work that they do.
A resoruce tool for teachers about nutrition and healthy food so knowledge can be applied within their early childhood education centres, Te Kōhanga Reo, or playcentres.
Suggestions of healthy food choices and portion sizes suitable for children from 0 – 5 years old.
This Guidance helps licensed early learning services to develop a policy to promote and provide healthy foods and drinks.
This document is a compilation of Healthy Food and Drink resources produced by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education in February 2021.
This document is a compilation of Healthy Food and Drink resources in te reo produced by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education in February 2021.
Click here to learn about the Child Healthy Housing Team and the work that they do.
Healthy Kids is full of fun, free and low-cost ideas, recipes and resources on active movement, healthy eating and sleep tips
Click here to download this handwashing poster.
The Health Protection Team provides health risk assessment and health advice for housing that may be unsafe or unhealth in collaboration with other agencies.
Information on how to design your illness policy so that the transmission of infectious illness such as gastroenteritis is significantly reduced within your centre.