BestStart Papakura

"Teachers in the toddler and preschool rooms have effective ways of identifying current areas of focus in children's learning. They are exploring different ways of recording their planning and assessing learning."

Effective identification and planning of learning, with emerging assessment documentation systems

"Children are confident when engaging with adults and display a strong sense of belonging at the centre. They are respectful of other children, and the centre's environment and resources."

Strong sense of belonging and positive relationships; supportive interactions evident

"Teachers have developed positive relationships with parents/whānau, and work in partnership with them to support children's learning and development."

Positive partnerships established; effective parent communication and collaboration

"Teachers have made good progress towards evaluating and strengthening their bicultural knowledge and practices. They have developed a plan to improve their support for Māori children as learners and to support all children to learn about tikanga and te reo Māori."

Good progress with bicultural practice; formal plan in place to strengthen te reo and tikanga

"All early childhood services are required to promote children's health and safety and to regularly review their compliance with legal requirements."

Compliance with legal requirements met; one minor area noted for temperature management