Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hei Hei

"Literacy, numeracy and creative experiences are well integrated into the programme."

Sound integration of learning areas; assessment identified as area for development.

"Children learn and play in a secure and calm environment. Teachers have appropriately focused on developing children's social skills, positive relationships and friendships with others."

Secure environment with strong focus on social-emotional development and relationships.

"Children are able to hear and use te reo Māori and experience tikanga Māori in authentic contexts. The formal opening ceremony for installing the waharoa is an example of this."

Authentic te reo and tikanga integration; meaningful links with Māori families; waharoa ceremony example.

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

Management assurance completed; systems reviewed for emotional and physical safety compliance.

"Strong association processes, internal expertise and experienced leadership, including professional and useful balanced feedback and feedforward from the ESM, has helped to manage changes well and sustain a positive learning environment for children and families."

Strong leadership managing significant staffing changes; clear strategic alignment; professional development emphasis.