Grasmere Kindergarten

"Planning, assessment and evaluation are not effectively used to support children's learning. Teachers need to: consistently gather and show in documentation how they respond to parents' wishes show how they value and respond to children's language, culture and identity identify the desired outcomes for children's learning make clear the strategies and experiences to support these outcomes evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies and experiences in supporting children's learning."

Assessment and planning systems underdeveloped; next steps identified for improvement.

"Teachers value Māori and Pacific children's language, culture and identity. For example, they encourage parents to share their cultural expertise, and children hear and use te reo Māori, waiata and participate in kapa haka. The next step is for teachers to find ways to improve assessment practices to show how well Māori and Pacific children are actively engaged in their learning and are progressing well and succeeding as Māori and Pacific."

Te reo and tikanga present but assessment practices need development to evidence progress.

"Internal evaluation is used to make improvements. Aspects need to be further strengthened including relevant indicators and more rigorous analysis of data. To grow and sustain leadership, the senior teachers need to ensure planning is in place for leadership in long-term planning and appraisal systems."

Internal evaluation present but requires strengthening; leadership planning and appraisal need development.