Lollipops Tauranga

"Teachers know children well and follow their interests to plan programmes that enable children to participate and enjoy learning and play. The programme reflects Te Whāriki the early childhood curriculum, and incorporates te ao Māori in a variety of meaningful contexts."

Strong Te Whāriki implementation with intentional, responsive teaching and assessment.

"Leaders value parents and whānau contributions to their children's learning. They offer valuable parent information programmes about the curriculum and its relationship to children's ongoing learning. Parents' ideas and opinions are sought through their input to self review and involvement in aspects of the programme."

Strong parent voice, communication, and family engagement in learning partnership.

"The programme reflects Te Whāriki the early childhood curriculum, and incorporates te ao Māori in a variety of meaningful contexts. Māori language is used confidently by children and teachers and is evident in learning stories. Māori children are well supported to achieve success in their learning."

Confident te reo use, meaningful tikanga integration, strong Māori learner support.

"The experienced and knowledgeable centre manager has worked very successfully to develop a collaborative culture and a highly affirmative environment for teaching and learning. She has used effective systematic self-review processes that have identified areas for improvement and contributed to teachers' improved knowledge of current best practice."

Strong strategic vision, effective self-review, professional learning support, and collaborative culture.