North Beach Playcentre

"Parents purposefully follow children's play interests and the cues of infants and toddlers. They work with their own and other children. Parents talk with children about what they are doing, and some use a range of questions to further develop children's ideas."

Effective play-based approach with intentional adult support, assessment documentation occurring but needs stronger lear

"Children are settled and confident in the playcentre environment. They choose their interests from a wide variety of resources and activities. Children are well supported to extend their learning and creative play. Infants and toddlers have a safe space to explore easily accessed resources."

Children settled, confident, supported to explore; positive relationships established with peers and adults.

"The parent group is supported by a collaborative lead coordinator who sensitively guides and builds parents' knowledge and skills. They are a welcoming and inclusive group who establish positive relationships with each other and children."

Parents actively involved, supported by coordinator; welcoming inclusive environment; collaborative relationships eviden

"Te reo Māori is naturally incorporated into the programme. Some parents and the coordinator have very good levels of fluency. They support each other to gain confidence in the use of te reo Māori."

Te reo Māori naturally incorporated; good fluency levels among some parents and coordinator; mutual support evident.

"The effective implementation of a recently-reviewed policy and procedure framework will help parents and whānau to ensure that children have safe and healthy learning environments while at playcentre."

Policy framework recently reviewed; ratios exceed minimum requirements; systems in place for health and safety.

"The playcentre has a newly-developed strategic plan that sets clear priorities. The centre is planning to evaluate the effectiveness of its implementation. Internal evaluation is becoming established and results in improvements for children and whānau."

Strategic plan established with clear priorities; internal evaluation developing; improvements evident since 2014 review