BestStart Springlands

"Leaders and teachers implement useful internal evaluation processes for improving outcomes for children's wellbeing and learning. Evaluations are well informed by a range of information, including parent voice. Internal evaluations have led to: a greater focus on intentional teaching and learning more culturally responsive practices to support children's culture, language and identity teachers having an increased awareness of te ao Māori and how they can support Māori learners' success."

Intentional teaching evident; internal evaluation well-established; Te Whāriki shared understanding needs development.

"The emotional and physical wellbeing of infants and toddlers is effectively supported by teachers who encourage children to explore and be challenged. Teachers skilfully support infants and toddlers in their development of gross-motor skills and independence, and provide well-considered opportunities for sensory play."

Effective support for infants and toddlers' emotional and physical wellbeing demonstrated.

"Teachers and leaders have strengthened their relationships with children's parents and whānau. This has been achieved through deliberate actions to: gather more meaningful input from parents and use it in the planning for children's learning help parents understand the curriculum through displays and parent-education evenings empower parents in the shared role of supporting children's learning."

Strong parent engagement; meaningful input gathered and used in planning; deliberate empowerment strategies.

"Internal evaluations have led to: a greater focus on intentional teaching and learning more culturally responsive practices to support children's culture, language and identity teachers having an increased awareness of te ao Māori and how they can support Māori learners' success."

Culturally responsive practices developing; te ao Māori awareness increasing; commitment to Treaty evident.

"Leaders are using effective systems to build collective capacity and sustainability within the centre. Teachers and leaders receive useful feedback from the BestStart leadership. Relevant key priorities for centre development are identified and well aligned to strategic planning and internal evaluation for improvement. The PSM and centre manager implement a well-considered team approach to new developments across the centre."

Strategic direction clear; collective capacity-building effective; internal evaluation embedded; appraisal process needs