Churton Park Kindergarten

"The curriculum is largely child driven and play-based. Recent changes have increased opportunities for children to make choices about their learning and persist in their play, supporting their self-management, independence and sustained engagement."

Child-driven, play-based curriculum with recent improvements to choice and engagement.

"Teachers are caring, responsive and respectful in their interactions with children. They use some good strategies to encourage settling, active interest and participation in the curriculum. Positive guidance is used well to support social competence."

Strong teacher-child relationships and positive guidance; transitions well supported.

"The development of responsive and reciprocal relationships with families and whānau is prioritised and seen as a foundation to sustaining children's active participation in the curriculum. Parents' views are valued as a basis for planning individual children's learning."

Responsive family relationships prioritized; parent views valued in learning planning.

"Commitment to, and acknowledgment of the importance of, bicultural practice is highly evident. Teachers should continue to practice using te reo me ngā tikanga Māori in everyday ways and seek connections with whānau Māori and mana whenua to inform their approach."

Strong commitment to bicultural practice; opportunity to deepen te reo and tikanga use.