Discovery Early Learning Centre

"A bicultural curriculum that promotes places of value for Māori is yet to be developed and there is limited use of te reo Māori. This is an area of practice that has not progressed sufficiently over time."

Bicultural curriculum not developed; limited te reo Māori; minimal progress over multiple review cycles.

"ERO identified the following areas of non-compliance: daily hazard checks include hazards present in kitchen, and aligning the checklist to specifically include cleaning agents, poisons, and other hazardous materials, condition, and placement of learning, play and other equipment evidence of parental acknowledgement for administration of category iii medications the child protection policy includes information about the practices the service employs to keep children safe from abuse and neglect"

Multiple compliance gaps identified in hazard checks, medication acknowledgement, and child protection policy.

"There is no current system for appraising teachers and little evidence of professional learning and development. A professional learning and development plan that reflects the needs of the teaching team and builds leadership and teacher capability is required. Developing and implementing a robust professional growth cycle is an urgent priority."

No appraisal system; minimal professional learning; urgent need for robust professional growth cycle.