Central Kids Kindergartens - Ōwhata

"The experienced teaching team skilfully design and implement a rich, broad and inclusive curriculum to engage children in meaningful learning. Strengths of the curriculum include: support for all children to lead their own learning alongside highly attuned and responsive kaiako an environment that is thoughtfully planned in response to children's needs and interests planning that is influenced by teacher professional development and learning bicultural practices that naturally integrate local pakiwaitara, te reo and tikanga Māori, and the knowledge and aspirations of whānau into the programme."

Skilfully designed, rich, broad curriculum with highly effective teaching practices.

"Teaching practices observed are highly effective in fostering the wellbeing and social competence of all children. Teachers provide continuity and nurture supportive relationships with children and their whānau. Teachers celebrate and respond well to the uniqueness of each child and clearly understand their learning needs, strengths and preferences."

Highly effective teaching practices fostering wellbeing and social competence.

"Assessment and planning processes are inclusive of children and families. Multiple voices and perspectives, including whānau voice are represented in each child's learning portfolio. An online programme enables whānau to contribute to their child's learning journey."

Whānau voices embedded in portfolios and learning journey participation.