Barnardos Early Learning Centre Pakuranga

"Teachers provide a basic range of activities and experiences for children to choose from as the programme evolves throughout the day. Some teachers engage children in meaningful conversations about their play and extend their ability to concentrate."

Basic curriculum evident with some meaningful engagement; opportunities to extend teaching strategies.

"Children and their families are warmly welcomed into the centre, settle quickly and have respectful relationships with others. Good relationships with parents/whānau contribute to children's sense of wellbeing."

Strong welcoming environment and relationships; good settling and sense of belonging demonstrated.

"All early childhood services are required to promote children's health and safety and to regularly review their compliance with legal requirements."

Management assurance completed; staff meeting legal health and safety requirements assessed.

"Barnardos has aligned organisational strategic priorities with its vision, philosophy and valued outcomes for children. The organisation has recently introduced a number of new initiatives and improved systems for accountability and quality assurance, to support increasing capability and consistency across Barnardos."

Strategic alignment evident; quality assurance systems and new initiatives improving organisation.