Kaikoura Playcentre

"Adults effectively extend children's learning by their involvement in the play. They let children take the lead and make good use of questioning, clarifying and suggestions to make learning meaningful and challenging."

Effective teaching practices and child-led learning evident; assessment consistency noted as area for improvement.

"Children are respected, valued and included. Adults use a range of effective ways to involve children in decisions for their wellbeing, learning and the playcentre."

Children feel respected, valued, included; effectively supported to be confident, motivated, independent learners.

"Parents are actively involved in all aspects of playcentre operations. They effectively use association personnel, systems, guidelines and practices to provide a good foundation for centre operations."

Strong parent involvement in operations and management; effective use of parent education programmes.

"During the review, ERO looked at the service's systems for managing the following areas that have a potentially high impact on children's wellbeing: emotional safety (including positive guidance and child protection) physical safety (including supervision; sleep procedures; accidents; medication; hygiene; excursion policies and procedures) suitable staffing (including qualification levels; police vetting; teacher registration; ratios) evacuation procedures and practices for fire and earthquake."

Legal requirements and safety systems addressed; compliance with regulations demonstrated through centre assurance.

"The Canterbury Playcentre Association has made significant progress since the 2014 ERO cluster review. It has implemented a strategic plan that effectively identifies goals, plans and progress. The association has high expectations for every child to experience high quality education and all parents to be actively involved in parent education and the management of playcentres."

Strategic planning established; association providing regular support; internal evaluation well established.