Waterview Kindergarten

"Teachers have effectively revised how they assess children's learning and plan the educational programme. They are more regularly assessing the learning of individual children and planning how they can extend their learning."

Assessment and planning revised; regular individual child assessment; opportunity to strengthen programme evaluation out

"Children experience a programme that promotes high levels of engagement. They engage cooperatively in complex play demonstrating respect for each other and the environment. Children establish friendships and develop self-help and leadership skills."

High engagement, cooperative play, positive relationships, strong social-emotional development evident.

"Parents are well informed about the kindergarten and the programme it provides for children. They sometimes participate and contribute to the activities. They value the input from teachers to their understanding of their child's education and development."

Good communication, parent participation variable, positive value placed on teacher input.

"Teachers are committed to provide a bicultural curriculum that reflects and respects Te Tiriti o Waitangi. They use te reo Māori within the programme and introduce children to aspect of tikanga Māori."

Te Tiriti commitment, te reo Māori and tikanga integration evident in programme.