Marsden Playcentre

"Adults continue to develop their knowledge of Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum. Connections to the curriculum are evident in learning stories and in planning documentation."

Developing Te Whāriki knowledge with evident curriculum connections in documentation.

"Children are happy and settled. Adults offer a wide range of experiences to engage children in play. Children easily access resources and make choices. They benefit from long periods of uninterrupted play and become increasingly independent."

Children settled and engaged with good access to play experiences and independence.

"A core group of pro-active families leads the centre, with a focus on continual growth and improvement. This focus has had a positive impact on centre membership, inspiring parents/whānau to become involved in the running of the centre and the learning of their own and other children."

Active family leadership with strong engagement in centre running and children's learning.

"Reported ratios of adults to children Under 2 1:3 Better than minimum requirements Over 2 1:3 Better than minimum requirements"

Ratios exceed minimum requirements; legal compliance attested and verified.

"A strategic plan documents the vision of centre leaders and members. Progress towards achieving goals is recorded, and the plan is updated annually. A 'person responsible' is appointed to guide the centre's internal evaluation."

Strategic planning with annual updates and systematic internal evaluation processes in place.