BestStart North Harbour

"The programme aligns with the principles of Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum. Teachers notice, recognise, and respond to children's emerging interests. Teachers are deepening their knowledge of planning and assessment. Teachers could further challenge older children and extend their learning, and make this evident in activities and documentation."

Te Whāriki aligned; assessment developing; older children's learning needs extension opportunity.

"Bicultural perspectives are integrated into learning experiences. Good leadership from team members has strengthened te ao Māori teaching practices. Individual portfolios reflect how children's cultures and languages are valued and integrated into the curriculum. Wall displays showcase children's and teachers' pepeha."

Te ao Māori practices strengthened; cultural identity valued; pepeha integration demonstrated.

"Leaders have worked hard to build a strong team culture, and this is evident in the way team members interact and respond to each other. The centre provides good opportunities for teachers to develop as leaders. Leaders and teachers have strengthened internal evaluation, and are continuing to refine practices. This is enabling teams to make informed decisions, and plan ongoing improvement."

Strong team culture; leadership opportunities; internal evaluation strengthened; continuous improvement.