Bayfield Kindergarten

"The group programme is well planned and implemented, including opportunities to add complexity to children's learning. The intentional resourcing of the programme helps to extend, deepen, and enrich children's knowledge and learning. Teachers use a range of intentional teaching strategies to promote early literacy skills for children."

Well-planned curriculum with intentional teaching and good assessment practices.

"Bicultural perspectives are integrated in meaningful ways within the learning programme. Teachers actively work with children to strengthen their use of te reo Māori and their understanding of tikanga Māori practices."

Te reo Māori and tikanga meaningfully integrated into learning programme.

"The DK has a sound policy and procedure framework that provides guidance for kindergartens and sound systems to monitor health and safety."

Sound health and safety policies and monitoring systems established.

"Leaders promote collaboration amongst teachers within a culture of distributed leadership. Teachers benefit from relevant professional learning opportunities to support their teaching practice and enhance their professional capabilities."

Collaborative leadership with distributed responsibilities and professional development.