The overall objective of the gateway assessment is to enhance the physical, mental, educational and social wellbeing of children and young people who come to the attention of Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children.

A gateway assessment will:

• identify the health, education and care and protection needs of the child or young person
• identify any health needs of the child's parents or caregivers that will impact on the child
• create a plan to address these needs
• facilitate access to appropriate services for health, education and wellbeing
• help children and young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to adopt healthy behaviours
• identify the skills and training that the caregiver may require to address the needs of the child or young person
• collate a health and education history for the child or young person to assist them in their future interactions with the health and education systems.

For more information visit the Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children website: https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz/