Busy Bees Richmond

"Children's learning and wellbeing is well supported through recently introduced individualised curriculum planning that is responsive to children's interests, observed needs, and the aspirations of their families."

Individualised planning responsive to interests and needs; recent PD impacting positively; work in progress to embed

"Respectful relationships between children, teachers and children are highly evident across all rooms. Teachers understand the strategies that promote children's social competence and intentionally foster children's positive interactions with one another."

Strong relationships, intentional social competence strategies, responsive care routines as teaching moments

"Transitions between rooms have been reviewed to ensure that children and their families are well informed about impending changes, and that each child's interests and needs are taken into account as transfers take place."

Family communication about transitions; identified next step to strengthen whānau partnerships for Māori learners

"Māori children's language, culture and identity are highly valued. They are given opportunities to lead and share their learning about their world. The reciprocal nature of ako is well understood and reflected in practice. Māori whanau are beginning to actively contribute their knowledge and skills, adding richness to the service's learning practices."

Strong cultural identity support, ako understood; Māori whānau beginning to contribute; partnership building needed

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

Legal compliance confirmed; staffing ratios better than minimum; systems in place for emotional and physical safety