NO Compulsory Topics in RSE
April 20, 2025
There are NO compulsory topics in RSE “Schools and kura have the flexibility to design their local curriculum, including their RSE curriculum. This means that
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THE HEEADSSS ASSESSEMENT FRAMEWORK – AN INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS
In January 2024, a number of parents received a letter from the Public Health Nurse for Child and Youth Health at Te Whatu Ora, advising that the government had allocated specific funding for an “extra health and wellness check” to be offered to all Year 9 students (aged 12-13yrs) using the HEEADSSS Assessment Framework.
We looked into this Assessment and the conditions of its use. We engaged with a range of experts… lawyers, psychologists, psychotherapists, ex-principals and parents for their views.
As a result of concerns raised by these experts, this report was produced.
Identity & Identity Disruption Flier
April 11, 2025
Elisabeth Cave, referring to the work of Psychologist Dr Steven Stosny, developed the ‘Identity Pyramid’ to explain what is happening with our children who have
Opt Out Of Relationship & Sexuality Education Classes
March 24, 2025
Even though the NZFirst party has stated that RSE in it’s current form will be gone from schools at the end of Term 1 2025,
Notice Of Parental Authority
December 7, 2024
If you do not want your child to complete surveys, wellness checks, and/or medical interventions at school, you may want to communicate with your child’s
Nationwide Roadshow '24 - What's Going On With Our Kids?
Roadshow ’24
From April to July 2024 Penny Marie and Elisabeth Cave travelled around New Zealand sharing some of their extensive research and analysis. Our intention is to inform and empower. Don’t simply take our word – please do your own research and draw your own conclusions on the topics we discuss.
A list of all information referenced in our Roadshow is available for free download.
Part 1: The Big Picture
Part 2: Identity Disruption
Part 3: Policy vs People
The Induced 'Rainbow' Child
In The Media
The Centrist: Selective scrutiny: Charity status stripped for some, ignored for others
February 27, 2025
Summarised by Centrist Bob McCoskrie’s Family First lost their charity status due to alleged political activity in 2022 for advocating conservative social policies. Recently, Brian
RCR: Protecting Our Children: Education, Parenting & Gender Issues
February 26, 2025
In the wake of Rodney Hide’s recent situation at Wakatipu High School, Penny Marie and Rodney chat with Maree Buscke on Reality Check Radio. After
School Board Bans Rodney Hide From Concerns Over Inappropriate Sex Education
February 20, 2025
Former MP and current host on Reality Check Radio Rodney Hide has publicly criticised Wakatipu High School for age-inappropriate sex education content aimed at his
Reality Check Radio: Elisabeth Cave: Education Researcher – on Schooling & Society: The Shifting Tide & Troubling Trends
February 3, 2025
Elisabeth Cave and Rodney Hide tackled the concerning shifts in modern education during an eye-opening conversation that exposed how psychology-based teaching is harming children’s development.
New Years Honours – LKBK Mentioned
January 8, 2025
2024 was a HUGE year here at Let Kids Be Kids. We’re plugging away with our research, information sharing and community connecting. It was a
The Platform: Reaction To RSE Refresh Announcement
December 10, 2024
Immediately following the Government’s announcement ‘Relationships & Sexuality Education Refresh‘ on December 10 2024, Penny Marie, founder of Let Kids Be Kids, was invited onto
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