May 2025
Highlights
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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.
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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.
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Oral language is well supported and role-modelled by teachers.
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Te reo Māori, waiata and New Zealand Sign Language are regularly used, promoting children’s language and communication.
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Teachers are responsive and respectful in their teaching practice and have positive relationships with children.
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Children experience unhurried learning environments and opportunities to engage in sustained learning.
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Distributed leadership is well promoted through sharing of tasks and responsibilities within areas of operation and curriculum.
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High relational trust supports the teaching team to work well together to build their collective understanding.
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A positive working environment contributes to low turnover of staff and teacher continuity, contributing to children’s sense of security and belonging.
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An inclusive learning environment for all children is promoted.
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The service has responsive partnerships with outside agencies and the wider community that provides ongoing support for children and their parents/whānau.
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