Fetu-I-Sasa'e Aoga Amata

"The curriculum and learning programmes align with Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum, and Gagana Samoa. Children's language, culture and identity is celebrated and strongly enacted within the centre's routines and curriculum."

Well-aligned curriculum with effective assessment; opportunity to deepen individual dispositions planning.

"Teachers engage children in caring interactions that promote children's wellbeing and foster their sense of belonging. Children are very settled and comfortable in the aoga environment and play well with and alongside each other."

Children settled, secure, positive relationships; transitions well managed.

"The centre is very welcoming to parents. Leaders and teachers value strong relationships with parents. Learning partnerships are culturally responsive. Regular talanoa allows teachers to discuss and share children's learning programmes."

Strong parent relationships, culturally responsive, regular communication via talanoa.

"The teaching team is led very well by the centre manager. Strong professional relationships and collaboration are evident. The management committee continues to place priority on supporting staff to gain additional teaching qualifications and providing teachers with professional learning opportunities to enhance learning outcomes for children."

Effective leadership; strong professional learning support; internal evaluation processes in place.