Kuddles In-Home Childcare & Education - 4

"The learning programme is underpinned by Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum. Educators' are increasing their use of te reo Māori and their understanding of practices that reflect the bicultural heritage of Aotearoa New Zealand."

Te Whāriki implementation evident; te reo Māori use increasing but still developing.

"Documentation shows children's engagement in learning and their caring, warm relationships with educators. Children's sense of belonging is affirmed and their emotional and physical wellbeing are supported."

Strong relationships and belonging affirmed; emotional and physical wellbeing supported.

"Parents are positive about their children's education and care, the service's multimedia communications and regular events. Parents and whānau are encouraged to provide feedback and share information with educators, other parents and the service in daily conversations, and increasingly in online portfolios and social media."

Positive parent feedback; multiple communication channels; encouraged participation.

"Educators provide culturally responsive programmes that nurture children's home languages and cultural identity. Most speak the home languages of the children in their care."

Home languages and cultural identity nurtured; culturally responsive practice evident.

"Rigorous health and safety systems provide assurance that legal requirements and service expectations are met."

Rigorous systems in place; legal requirements and service expectations met.

"Internal evaluation has been a focus of professional development, and is now well established and understood. It is used to evaluate practice and inform future direction. Strategic and annual plans clearly identify priorities that guide the service to achieve its goals."

Strong internal evaluation; clear strategic direction; professional development prioritised.