Te Kōhanga Reo o Takahiwai

"Planning is well documented and aligned to Te Whāriki. Planning includes learning outcomes, resources and activities across all plans. Monitoring of children's individual progress is recorded in children's profile books. The mātai mokopuna assessment tool is well used. Progress is visible and completed at the end of each term using a template provided by the Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust (TKRNT)."

Well-aligned planning and assessment, but programme evaluation is inadequate and needs strengthening.

"Children are well nurtured and cared for. They experience aroha, manaaki and āwhina. They have meaningful contact with others during play and formal learning times. Close and meaningful relationships between children and whānau support children as independent and self-assured learners. Healthy eating choices are encouraged. Daily routines are consistent and transitions between activities are smooth."

Strong nurturing environment with consistent routines supporting emotional safety and positive relationships.

"During the review, ERO looked at the kōhanga reo systems for managing the following areas that have a potentially high impact on children's wellbeing: emotional safety (including positive guidance and child protection) physical safety (including supervision; sleep procedures; accidents; medication; hygiene; excursion policies and procedures) suitable staffing (including qualification levels; police vetting; teacher registration; ratios) evacuation procedures and practices for fire and earthquake. All kōhanga reo are required to promote children's health and safety and to regularly review their compliance with legal requirements."

Compliance systems in place and reviewed; no specific concerns raised in report.