Tiny Tuis Early Learning Centre

"Teaching practices demonstrate that care and aroha are understood to be an integral part of the curriculum. Through respectful interactions, kaiako respond in ways that weave te ao Māori principles into daily practices. Kaiako are intentional in their use of New Zealand Sign Language to support the inclusion of diverse learners."

Effective teaching with intentional practices and te ao Māori integration; assessment documentation needs strengthening.

"Transitions into and within the service respond to individual needs. As a result, children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. They recognise and appreciate their own ability to learn."

Strong sense of belonging and positive outcomes; transitions well-managed to individual needs.

"A parent liaison group provides an innovative platform for whānau to contribute to the curriculum design and governance within this service. As a result, learning focused partnerships have been established."

Innovative parent liaison platform; partnerships established; parent aspirations need better alignment with assessments.

"Evaluation practices within this service express how the team plans for and takes action to realise their vision and philosophy. Relational trust at every level supports collaboration and an openness to change and improvement. Leaders are using the professional growth cycle to increase the capacity of the teaching team to do and use evaluation effectively."

Strong relational trust and collaborative culture; systematic professional growth approach; evaluating outcomes emerging