BestStart Raureka

"There is a collaborative approach to assessment, planning and evaluation. Ongoing discussions occur to develop and improve teaching and learning practices. Observations of children in everyday activities help to build a picture of what they know and what they are interested in. Documenting continuity of children's learning and extension of their emerging interest has been strengthened as a result of professional learning opportunities."

Collaborative assessment and planning evident; professional learning strengthening documentation of learning continuity.

"There has been a deliberate focus on strengthening relationships with parents and whānau. Their aspirations are valued and contribute to the programme. Learning partnerships are emerging as teachers seek and respond to parent aspirations."

Deliberate focus on strengthening whānau relationships; parent aspirations valued; learning partnerships emerging.

"Leaders and teachers are growing their knowledge and understanding of what success for Māori as Māori learners looks like at this service. Appropriate resources, displays and practices that reflect te ao Māori demonstrates that teachers promote and value children's culture, language and identity. Strengthening the bicultural curriculum in children's assessment continues to be a focus."

Te ao Māori resources and practices evident; teachers promoting culture and identity; bicultural curriculum focus.