Waiuku Kindergarten

"Literacy, numeracy and science are integrated in the broad and varied curriculum. The Enviro Schools programme has recently been introduced and children are learning about natural science, healthy eating and sustainability. Teachers provide good support for children's developing language and communication skills."

Integrated curriculum with good language support; Enviro Schools programme recently introduced.

"Children are confident, curious, engaged learners. Developing children's social competence has been a focus for teachers. Children are learning to be caring and respectful of others and meaningful friendships are encouraged."

Children confident, engaged; social competence intentionally developed with caring relationships.

"Digital systems have been recently introduced to plan for and record children's learning. Through this on-line information, parents are becoming more aware of their children's interests at kindergarten. Sharing between the home and kindergarten is allowing parents to contribute ideas that can be used to strengthen the quality of planning for children's learning."

Digital systems enable parent awareness; home-kindergarten sharing allows parent contributions to planning.

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

Management assurance completed; systems for supervision, hygiene, and ratios meet legal requirements.

"The Association continues to provide very good support for the kindergarten. The systems and personnel in place to support kindergarten operations, and ongoing review and monitoring, contribute to efficient management practices. Association leaders establish overarching long-term goals so that teachers can align their annual plan with the Association's strategic direction."

Association provides very good support; systems and strategic direction well-established.