Busy Bees Avonhead

"The curriculum follows Montessori teachings which are interwoven with Te Whāriki. Teachers are responsive to children's interests, dispositions, needs and parents' aspirations."

Montessori approach well-integrated with Te Whāriki; responsive teaching evident.

"Children are well cared for and are comfortable to approach adults, knowing their needs will be met. They benefit from a nurturing learning environment and positive and respectful relationships with their teachers and each other."

Children secure, comfortable with adults; nurturing environment evident.

"Parents' aspirations are acknowledged and used by teachers in assessment and planning to extend children's learning and development."

Parent aspirations integrated into assessment and planning processes.

"The centre is very well supported by the Provincial Education Group through the provision of effective systems, such as in health and safety, appraisal, and high quality internal evaluation."

Effective health and safety systems in place via Provincial Education Group support.

"The leaders have successfully addressed recommendations from the 2016 ERO report. They have strengthened strategic planning, appraisal, internal evaluation processes, and assessment, planning and evaluation for children's learning."

Strategic planning and internal evaluation strengthened; prior recommendations addressed.