Hokowhitu Kindergarten

"Teachers have strengthened the way they plan for each child and extend their learning. Assessment, planning and evaluation is informed by current theories of teaching and learning. Teachers use this knowledge to design the curriculum."

Effective planning and assessment practices informed by current theories.

"The kindergarten is welcoming to children and their whānau. The learning environment offers challenges that invite children to become fully involved in a wide variety of activities. They are active explorers in meaningful and enjoyable contexts."

Welcoming environment with purposeful engagement and active exploration.

"Parent aspirations for their children are sought and valued. Teachers continue to incorporate these into the learning narratives to inform planning."

Parent voice sought and valued in planning and narratives.

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

Assurance provided for health and safety legal compliance requirements.

"Leaders and teachers are improvement-focused. There is a collaborative approach to ongoing improvement. Senior teachers work collaboratively to build teacher and leadership capability. There is a strong commitment to growing staff knowledge and skills through ongoing professional learning, research opportunities and the sharing of good practice."

Collaborative improvement-focused leadership with strong professional learning commitment.