Tikipunga Educare

"Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum, guides the centre's curriculum and provides primarily play-based experiences."

Curriculum well-established and guided by Te Whāriki with play-based approach.

"Kaiako encourage parents' involvement in the centre. They provide a welcoming environment and invite families/whanau to share aspirations, children's whakapapa, and stories from their home experiences. Families are kept well informed about their child's learning and involvement in the programme through well written learning stories."

Strong engagement with families through communication and involvement invitations.

"The older children flourish in the centre where the teaching team has prioritised working with Māori learners and te ao Māori."

Strong te ao Māori focus for older children; developing implementation across all age groups.

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

Health and safety systems in place with one compliance improvement needed.

"The centre manager at Tikipunga Educare continues to focus on building a strongly committed teaching team amidst staff changes. Kaiako have made good progress particularly around improving assessment and planning, and building internal evaluation capability as recommended in ERO's 2014 report."

Clear leadership focus on team development and responsive improvement from prior recommendations.