Introduction to KiVa; an effective, evidence-based bullying prevention programme for schools.
Learn about the evidence based bullying prevention programme KiVa, which is proven to reduce bullying and victimisation in schools across Aotearoa, benefiting the whole-school community.
Course overview
We know bullying hurts too many tamariki and rangatahi in Aotearoa. Schools require an effective and supported solution to address this issue.
This webinar will introduce KiVa, an evidence-based bullying prevention programme developed for students in Years 2-10.
The session will cover:
- The growing rates of bullying in Aotearoa
- The KiVa Approach – Curriculum and Intervention
- A clear definition of bullying behaviour
- Group roles in a bullying situation
- Costs and logistics – how will KiVa work in my kura?
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What you'll learn
- Develop your awareness of the current school bullying situation in Aotearoa
- Explore the key points of the KiVa programme
- Understand the KiVa definition of bullying
- Identify the benefits of a whole school approach to bullying prevention
- Know how to get your kura involved
Further Information
Format
This course is delivered fully online through a 1 hour webinar session. Live sessions are interactive, including group discussion and the opportunity to ask questions about KiVa and the context of your school/organisation.
Here's what others are saying
‘It gives our parents confidence that our school is doing something positive and meaningful about the wellbeing of their children.’ Baradene College
‘Undoubtedly the biggest strength of the KiVa programme for us is that we can see it is working. There is a very transparent framework of programming that links action for students, teachers, leaders, and which parents and our school community support.’ Bluestone School, Timaru
Upcoming Courses & Delivery Options
05 Mar 2026 | Online
Duration: 1 hour webinar, 4pm–5pm
21 May 2026 | Online
Duration: 1 hour webinar, 4pm–5pm
20 Aug 2026 | Online
Duration: 1 hour webinar, 4pm–5pm
12 Nov 2026 | Online
Duration: 1 hour webinar, 4pm–5pm
Can’t make these dates or want a private course?
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