Kidsfirst Kindergartens Alexandra

"Children experience a rich and varied curriculum based on the principles and strands of Te Whāriki (the early childhood curriculum). Teachers help children make connections to the wider community through providing learning environments and experiences that reflect the local geography and history. Children have many opportunities to explore interests and projects over time."

Sound Te Whāriki implementation with rich, varied curriculum and community connections evident.

"Children's learning and wellbeing have benefited from recent changes that have removed the structure of some routines. Children who have diverse needs are well supported."

Children's wellbeing improved through recent changes; diverse needs well supported.

"Teachers give children opportunities to develop knowledge and an understanding of the cultural heritages of both parties of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. They deliberately build their own capabilities in te reo Māori and culturally responsive practice. Children learn te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, waiata, local legends and about important Māori role models."

Teachers deliberately building te reo and culturally responsive capabilities; children learning te reo, tikanga, waiata

"The kindergarten receives effective support from the Canterbury/Westland Kindergarten Association. The association provides a useful strategic and operational framework for the kindergarten management. The strategic plan contains a strong commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and expectation for the kindergarten to enact this in practice. Kidsfirst Kindergartens Alexandra receives ongoing, targeted, well-planned professional learning and development and is well supported by the ESM."

Effective support from association; strong strategic framework; ongoing targeted professional learning.