ERO Report

May 2025

Highlights
  • The service provides a range of opportunities for families to contribute to the curriculum through meaningful cultural events and celebrations that enhance children’s cultural connections.

  • Children’s learning is visible and the learning outcomes from Te Whāriki and parent aspirations, are used to guide children’s assessment and planning documentation.

  • Oral language is well supported and role-modelled by teachers.

  • Te reo Māori, waiata and New Zealand Sign Language are regularly used, promoting children’s language and communication.

  • Teachers are responsive and respectful in their teaching practice and have positive relationships with children.

  • Children experience unhurried learning environments and opportunities to engage in sustained learning.

  • Distributed leadership is well promoted through sharing of tasks and responsibilities within areas of operation and curriculum.

  • High relational trust supports the teaching team to work well together to build their collective understanding.

  • A positive working environment contributes to low turnover of staff and teacher continuity, contributing to children’s sense of security and belonging.

  • An inclusive learning environment for all children is promoted.

  • The service has responsive partnerships with outside agencies and the wider community that provides ongoing support for children and their parents/whānau.

To read more visit https://ero.govt.nz/institution/25007/beachcomber-kindergarten

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