Cherry's Early Learning Centre

"Children benefit from the provision of a rich bicultural curriculum within a unique, natural learning environment."

Rich bicultural curriculum with strong Enviroschools integration and responsive teaching practices.

"Key teachers and consistent practices in the nursery area promote a positive sense of wellbeing and belonging for infants and toddlers. Teachers are sensitive to each child's needs and preferences. They provide calm, unhurried routines and caring interactions."

Personalised transitions, consistent key teachers, sensitive practices, calm routines support belonging.

"The home cultures, language and identity of children and families are highly respected. Bicultural practices are well integrated in ways that are meaningful to children and respectful of Māori culture."

Bicultural practices meaningfully integrated, te ao Māori valued, home cultures respected throughout.

"Leaders have developed a systematic approach to the effective operation of the service. They have high expectations for teaching practices and for children's learning. Robust appraisal processes and targeted professional development help to build on teacher capability and leadership capacity. Well-developed reflective practices and internal evaluation are strongly focused on ongoing improvement and positive learning outcomes for children."

Systematic leadership, robust appraisal, strong professional development, exemplary internal evaluation.