Kidsfirst Kindergartens Bush Street

"Children benefit from an interesting range of learning experiences within and outside the kindergarten, including creative and exploratory activities. Teachers place emphasis on providing children and their families with new experiences."

Strong learning experiences and teacher engagement; assessment recording needs development.

"Children benefit from enthusiastic and positive interactions with their teachers. Teachers: respond to children in caring and nurturing ways show an interest and join in with children to extend their play make good use of their knowledge of children to respond in appropriate ways use conversations with children well to find out more about their developing ideas and interests."

Positive interactions and responsive teaching; children's sense of belonging evident.

"The kindergarten association is well organised and managed. It provides useful policies and procedures, a comprehensive framework for monitoring health and safety."

Sound policies and procedures; comprehensive health and safety framework established.

"The association incorporates management support in the form of education services managers and a manager of kindergarten operations who work in partnership with teachers providing ongoing leaderships and professional development."

Well-structured management support and professional development; proactive leadership.