Burnham Country Montessori

"Leaders and kaiako collaboratively develop professional knowledge and expertise to design and implement a rich, responsive and inclusive curriculum that effectively blends the Montessori philosophy and Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum."

Effective curriculum blending Montessori with Te Whāriki; assessment practices established.

"Kaiako practices demonstrate that care is understood to be an integral part of the curriculum, particularly for infants and toddlers. Calm, respectful interactions and routines are aligned to home and parent preferences. This supports children and whānau sense of belonging and wellbeing."

Strong belonging; respectful care integrated into curriculum; well-supported transitions.

"Relational trust at every level supports collaboration, risk taking and openness to change and sustained improvement. Leaders model and expect professional accountability and collective responsibility for the wellbeing and learning of all children."

Strong collaborative leadership; professional accountability; some evaluation development needed.