West End Kindergarten

"A useful planning framework supports teachers to identify children's needs, interests and dispositions. Teachers seek out parent aspirations, culture, language and identity to extend this process. Children's portfolios show achievement of their individual goals, how teachers successfully plan for children's learning and progression of learning overtime."

Sound planning framework and assessment practices evident; next steps identified for improvement.

"Children's social and emotional skills are well supported and builds their confidence and sense of self as competent and confident learners."

Children's social-emotional development well supported; confident learners with strong sense of self.

"Respectful and responsive relationships with children and whānau promote a sense of belonging and whanaungatanga."

Strong respectful relationships with whānau; collaborative approach to child development.

"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; legal compliance systems in place and verified.

"Senior teachers work collaboratively to build teacher and leadership capability. There is a strong commitment to growing staff knowledge and skills through ongoing professional learning, research opportunities and the sharing of good practice."

Collaborative leadership approach; strong professional learning commitment and internal evaluation systems.