Belmont Bayswater Kindergarten

"Teachers skilfully engage children in play that prompts them to collaborate and investigate ideas. They ask questions and give good explanations to facilitate learning and conversations with children. Children with English as a second language are well supported, especially through the strong literacy focus."

Effective teaching, good assessment progress, but identified need to challenge thinking more deeply.

"Children are confident, independent learners. They competently settle themselves in play areas and make deliberate choices about the resources they need. Many persist at activities and are engaged in learning for prolonged periods. Children are friendly and caring towards their peers, often working cooperatively in groups. They have a strong sense of belonging."

Children demonstrate confidence, belonging, and positive peer relationships consistently.

"Teachers have engaged in professional learning and development focused on bicultural practices. They have also identified Māori concepts to underpin learning and localise te reo and tikanga within the curriculum."

Good progress in bicultural practices, professional learning engaged, te reo and tikanga embedded.

"The head teacher has a collaborative and inclusive leadership style. The team is cohesive and passionate. Teachers are reflective practitioners and use their strengths and interests to show leadership in the curriculum and kindergarten as a whole. There is a strong focus on building professional practice."

Collaborative leadership, cohesive team, reflective practice, and strategic alignment demonstrated.