Parnell Kindergarten

"Teachers have used their knowledge of Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum, to support them to develop a local curriculum that aligns strongly with their philosophy."

Effective curriculum aligned with Te Whāriki and philosophy; areas identified for strengthening assessment documentation

"Children confidently approach teachers for support, and to engage in conversation with them. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and have formed friendships with peers."

Children show strong belonging, positive relationships, and confident engagement with teachers.

"Parents who spoke with ERO appreciate the teachers' contribution to their children's learning. They comment that teachers are approachable, open-minded, and provide parents with opportunities to share their culture."

Parents report positive, approachable teachers; opportunities for cultural sharing evident.

"All early childhood services are required to promote children's health and safety and to regularly review their compliance with legal requirements."

Systems for managing health and safety reviewed; compliance with legal requirements attested.

"Teachers use a suitable framework to record their improvement-focused internal evaluation. They are collaborative, seek multiple perspectives, and are systematic and deliberate in their inquiries."

Effective internal evaluation framework; collaborative, systematic approach to self-review.