Busy Bees Aoraki

"Children are actively involved in a range of interesting experiences that promote physical activity, creative play and oral language development. Project based learning is supported by the inquiry approach which extends children's questioning and reasoning skills."

Sound pedagogy with inquiry-based learning; Te Whāriki implementation identified as next step.

"Infants and toddlers benefit from consistent caregiving that promotes secure relationships and a positive sense of wellbeing. Children benefit from calm, unhurried interactions that are sensitive to their changing needs and preferences."

Secure relationships, responsive care, calm interactions consistently demonstrated across age groups.

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

Assurance statement completed; ratios better than minimum; no compliance concerns identified.

"Leaders and teachers have a strong commitment to continuous improvement that is focused on positive outcomes for children. Leaders value and make good use of teachers' passions and skills. Emergent leadership amongst teachers is encouraged and well supported to build capability and service-wide capacity. There is a systematic approach to reflective practice, appraisal and internal evaluation that is aligned to strategic priorities."

Strong commitment to improvement, systematic evaluation, emerging leadership supported; strategic planning refinement id