BestStart Baverstock Oaks

"Teachers work collaboratively to plan and enact a play-based curriculum and design learning programmes that are based on children's varied interests and learning needs. They actively promote children's social competence and support them to have positive relationships with each other and with their local community. Literacy and numeracy are prioritised and integrated into children's play."

Effective play-based curriculum with intentional teaching of literacy and numeracy; assessment and planning opportunitie

"Children and whānau experience positive relationships with teachers. They are warmly welcomed upon their arrival to the centre, and teachers show interest in children's stories and parents' information. Children are eager learners and settle easily into activities and play areas of their choice. They make good friendships with other children and know that their teachers are available and supportive. As a result, children have a strong sense of belonging, and are secure and content in their environment."

Strong sense of belonging; positive relationships with teachers; secure and content children with good peer friendships.

"They responsively incorporate Pacific, Indian and Asian languages and cultural practices, and use te reo Māori and tikanga throughout the daily programme. It could be useful for teachers to develop a long-term plan for the centre-wide promotion of te ao Māori."

Te reo Māori and tikanga embedded in daily programme; responsive to diverse cultures; opportunity to strengthen centre-w

"Babies and toddlers are very well cared for in play areas designed to meet their learning needs. Teachers are affectionate and nurturing with these younger children."

Very well cared for infants and toddlers; systems attest to compliance with legal requirements including ratios, supervi

"The centre is well led by a capable and competent professional leader. She promotes leadership opportunities within the teaching team and values the varied strengths teachers bring. Internal evaluation is well understood as a tool for improvement and results in ongoing progress. As a part of the improvement process, teachers' appraisals are well managed and enhance their professional skills."

Capable leadership with strategic direction; effective internal evaluation and professional appraisal systems; collabora