Active Explorers Ellerslie

"Teachers plan programmes based on their observations of children. Links to Te Whāriki are added to learning stories through an on-line resource. The early childhood curriculum could be used more effectively by teachers to plan meaningful programmes for individual children based on their interests, strengths and dispositions."

Sound planning evident but deeper Te Whāriki engagement needed for individual children.

"Children enjoy positive interactions with their teachers. They are confident and articulate and engage in play with their peers and teachers. Children have a sense of ownership and belonging in the centre environment."

Children confident, articulate, with positive belonging and peer engagement demonstrated.

"Children experience karakia and waiata throughout daily routines. Te reo Māori is very visible in the centre environment. Teachers could now use te reo more widely in their interactions with children. Excursions outside the centre to the local library have provided good opportunities for children to engage with myths and legends from Māori and Pacific cultures. Visitors from Orakei Marae have shared te ao Māori knowledge."

Visible te reo and cultural connections established; opportunity to expand use in interactions.

"Infants and toddlers benefit from high adult-to-child ratios. They are relaxed in their environment and receive quality care and attention."

Ratios better than minimum; quality care evident for infants and toddlers.