All Saints Early Learning Centre

"Children engage in a wide range of learning experiences that promote their critical thought, wondering and creativity. Their growing curiosity and imagination, and social and emotional skills are evident. Children have very good opportunities to lead their own learning in an intentionally crafted curriculum that is responsive to their individual learning interests."

Responsive, intentional curriculum with strong engagement and child-led learning opportunities.

"The philosophy emphasizes the importance of children, family and whānau being nurtured to learn and grow together. A parent committee is responsible for governance of the service."

Family and whānau central to philosophy; parent governance committee in place.

"Te ao Māori is integrated throughout the daily curriculum. Māori children have opportunities to see their language and culture reflected in the environment and in teacher practices. Assessment records show that their identity as tangata whenua is valued at the service."

Te ao Māori integrated throughout curriculum; Māori children's identity and language valued.

"Leaders and teachers apply a personalised and strategic approach to growing their professional knowledge. New learning contributes to changes in teacher knowledge that positively impacts on their teaching actions. Curriculum decisions are supported through teachers reflecting on their practice."

Strategic professional learning approach with positive impact; reflection-based curriculum decisions.