Superstart Early Learning Centre

"The curriculum is responsive to the needs and interests of children. Teachers understand children within the context of their whānau, families and wider community. They recognise and acknowledge the whakapapa of all children. Collaborative and project planning guides daily activities. Planning is based on children's interests."

Well-established responsive curriculum with collaborative planning and assessment practices.

"The learning programme embraces Māori customs, values and beliefs and te reo Māori. Tuākana roles and responsibilities are encouraged. Tuākana have opportunities to support their tēina during karakia, hīmene, waiata and haka. Teachers use te reo Māori during morning mat time. They also draw on a range of strategies to teach te reo Māori including waiata, haka, simple phrases, instructions and questions."

Te reo and tikanga embedded with range of intentional teaching strategies.

"During the course of the review ERO did not observe any areas of non-compliance."

Full compliance with health and safety legal requirements observed.

"There are systems in place to guide self review. There is a focus on improvements to teacher practice with an emphasis on professional learning and development. Building staff capability in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga is a focus for the centre. Care for children underpins governance and management decisions. Children benefit from systems that are well managed."

Effective systems, clear focus on professional learning, though governance relationships disrupted.