Kidsfirst Kindergartens Ilam

"Teachers/kaiako warmly welcome children, parents and whānau. They foster respectful and inclusive relationships and promote a positive sense of wellbeing and belonging for children and families."

Warm welcome, respectful relationships, positive sense of belonging and wellbeing consistently demonstrated.

"Parents are well informed about their children's learning and participation in a wide range of interesting learning experiences through detailed learning records, photographs and newsletters."

Detailed communication about learning through records, photos, newsletters; family contributions highly valued.

"Teachers/kaiako demonstrate confidence in naturally integrating te reo and tikanga Māori into the bicultural curriculum in ways that are meaningful to children and respectful of the Māori culture."

Confident natural integration of te reo and tikanga Māori; culturally responsive practices evident.

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

Service attested meeting legal obligations; ERO reviewed systems for emotional and physical safety, staffing, evacuation

"The association has a very strong commitment to providing high quality professional development to build on leadership capacity and teacher/kaiako capability. It has high expectations for teaching and learning and equitable outcomes for all children."

Strong professional development, high expectations, strategic planning; internal evaluation processes being strengthened