About Nest’s School Programmes
Nest is a trusted provider of in-school education on body image, puberty, respectful relationships, media influence, menstrual health, and sexuality education. Founded in 2010, we deliver over 600 workshops annually across Aotearoa, reaching around 60,000 students and their whānau each year.
Our programmes align with the 2007 New Zealand Health and Physical Education Curriculum and reflect the most current changes to Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE), including the removal of the 2020 guidelines.
What We Offer
Nest programmes are designed to complement the messages students hear from parents, caregivers, teachers, and their wider communities. Sessions are age-appropriate, evidence-based, and culturally responsive, tailored to each school’s unique needs and community values.
Our content is developed in consultation with experts and informed by leading research in health and education. All presentations are delivered with sensitivity, ensuring respect for the diverse beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences of students.
Topics include:
Understanding puberty and body development
Building emotional intelligence and self-worth
Consent and body autonomy
Healthy, respectful relationships
Online safety and media awareness
Reproductive health and biology
Why It Matters
Sexuality education is a lifelong process. Children and young people today are exposed to a constant stream of messages about sex, bodies, and relationships—often through media and online platforms. Quality education helps them make sense of this information, understand themselves, and navigate relationships safely and respectfully.
Since the Education Standards Act 2001, it has been mandatory for schools to provide age-appropriate sexuality education for Years 1–10. Nest supports schools in delivering this essential learning through engaging, inclusive, and well-informed programmes.
Our Approach
Nest’s teaching focuses on:
Wellbeing/Hauora – Supporting physical, emotional, and social development
Health Promotion – Equipping students with personal skills and confidence
Socio-Ecological Perspective – Exploring how relationships and environments shape choices
Attitudes and Values – Encouraging respect, reflection, and care for self and others
Support for Whānau and Teachers
We host Parent/Whānau Information Evenings to explain our content and approach, and provide follow-up resources and activities online to support learning at home and in the classroom.
Nest programmes are more than just information—they inspire and empower. We aim to help tamariki grow into confident, informed, and resilient young people.
Content Inclusions & Curriculum Links:
Yr 1-4 Confident Kiwi© Content
Yr 1-4 Confident Kiwis© Curriculum Links
Yr 5-8 Positive Puberty Plus© Content
Yr 5-8 Positive Puberty Plus© Curriculum Links
Yr 5-8 Tū Tika (‘Standing strong and doing what’s right’) Content
Yr 5-8 Tū Tika Curriculum Links