Greytown Kindergarten

"Assessment, planning and evaluation practices continue to evolve. This is an ongoing focus for teachers. They recognise that a key next step is to continue to strengthen this area of the curriculum, particularly in relation to evaluation and planning for individual children's learning."

Effective practices evident; evaluation and planning identified for strengthening.

"Partnerships for learning are evident. Teachers and families have developed a new philosophy which is becoming established in the kindergarten. Parents know they have a place here. Their aspirations for their children are reflected in kindergarten practices."

Strong partnerships evident; family aspirations reflected in practices.

"Te ao Māori is evident in most aspects of the programme. Concepts of manaakitanga and whanaungatanga contribute to children's growing awareness of the needs of others. Whānau Māori help to foster the kindergarten's long established relationship with Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa and Papawai Marae."

Te ao Māori evident across programme; established mana whenua relationships.

"All early childhood services are required to promote children's health and safety and to regularly review their compliance with legal requirements."

Service attested meeting legal health and safety obligations.

"Teachers work well together. There is a collaborative approach to on-going improvement. The new team is working collectively, drawing on all teachers' strengths and experiences to ensure best outcomes for children and enhancing the growth and development of teachers' practice."

Collaborative leadership; collective approach to improvement and professional growth.