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 the 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.