BestStart Judea

"Children enjoy rich learning opportunities in a well-designed and planned curriculum. The curriculum is child led and promotes a sense of belonging, self belief and confidence to work individually or in collaboration with others."

Rich, well-designed child-led curriculum promoting belonging and confidence.

"Teachers foster respectful relationships and a culture of care, where children's cues and natural rhythms are followed in a home-like setting. They deliberately set a calm and slow pace where babies and toddlers have time, freedom and space to lead their own learning."

Strong culture of care with respectful relationships and responsive routines.

"Assessment also reflects children's home languages, culture and identity, and acknowledges and responds to parents' aspirations for their children's development and learning."

Assessment responds to parents' aspirations and reflects family culture and identity.

"Teachers place priority on implementing practices that reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi. They are open to learning and encourage Māori whānau to participate in the centre, sharing their skills and knowledge. Teachers use te reo Māori and respect tikanga that is important to families. Māori children confidently participate, knowing their language and culture are valued."

Strong Te Tiriti commitment with active te reo and tikanga use; Māori children confident.

"The centre manager provides effective professional leadership for the centre. She has high expectations, and a clear and shared vision based on best practice for teaching and learning. The manager has established respectful and trusting relationships at all levels. She values the teaching team, draws on individual strengths and passions, and provides well-planned opportunities for professional discussion about practice. This professional leadership of learning is leading to a high level of reflection and collaboration that promotes positive learning outcomes for children of all ages."

Highly effective leadership with clear vision, professional development and reflection culture.