Lollipops Millennium

"Te Whariki, the early childhood curriculum, is well embedded. Literacy and numeracy concepts are woven throughout centre programmes in meaningful ways."

Te Whāriki well embedded; literacy and numeracy meaningfully integrated.

"Teachers support children to be socially competent, respectful of the environment and of each other. The programme for infants and toddlers moves at a gentle pace in peaceful environments. Children's decisions about their individual routines and their daily programme are invited and respected."

Children socially competent; gentle pace; individual choices respected throughout.

"Parents who spoke with ERO expressed their appreciation of the teachers and the individualised programme provided for their children. They particularly enjoyed how teachers communicated with them, sharing the learning and development of each child."

Parents value individualised programmes and communication about children's learning.

"Reported ratios of staff to children Under 2 1:4 Better than minimum requirements Over 2 1:8 Better than minimum requirements"

Ratios better than minimum requirements for both age groups.

"The recent appointment of the centre director has been successful in lifting teaching practice and building a cohesive team. Strong leadership is driving a clear vision and inspiring team leaders. The current leadership structure is building capable leaders in internal evaluation and effective mentoring. An effective process of internal evaluation is in place and well supported by research."

New director lifted practice; strong vision; capable leaders developed; robust internal evaluation.