Kindergartens Taranaki in Bell Block

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Bell Block Pohutakawa Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Bell Block

Kindergartens Taranaki

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in its 2019 review. Our analysis of the ERO report found exemplary bicultural practice (Grade A), with strong te reo Māori and tikanga implementation. Curriculum and learning, and children's wellbeing both received Grade B, with solid Te Whāriki implementation and strong relationships, though assessment practices were identified as an area for development.

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Puketapu Kindergarten

Kindergarten · Bell Block

Kindergartens Taranaki

ERO assessed Puketapu Kindergarten as Not well placed in 2017. The service demonstrated warm, responsive teaching and strong whānau partnerships, with good bicultural practice. However, our analysis of the ERO report identified concerns in curriculum and learning (assessment, planning and evaluation cycle inadequate) and leadership and governance (self-review framework requires strengthening).

Te Kōpae Piripono is an education and care centre in Bell Block, New Plymouth District. Our analysis of the ERO report awarded A grades across all dimensions: curriculum and learning, children's wellbeing, whānau partnership, bicultural practice, health and safety, and leadership and governance.

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Lollipops Bell Block

Education & Care · Bell Block

Lollipops Educare

ERO assessed the service as Not well placed in their 2018 review. Our analysis of the ERO report identified emerging curriculum and assessment practice, with intentional teaching developing but inconsistently implemented. Whānau partnership links to home were emerging and required more systematic family engagement. Health and safety systems were largely compliant, while leadership and governance showed strategic planning but needed stronger internal evaluation and consistency monitoring.

KidsZone Preschool (2013) Ltd is an education and care service in Bell Block with a current roll of 105 children. Our analysis of the July 2024 ERO report identifies strengths in children's wellbeing, with positive relationships and inclusive environments, but indicates that curriculum and learning assessment and planning need strengthening and Te Whāriki outcomes are not sufficiently visible. Leadership and governance also require development, particularly in internal evaluation and improvement culture.

Future Kids Preschool New Plymouth is an education and care service in Bell Block. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound health and safety policies and procedures, though bicultural practice was identified as an area for development, with te reo and tikanga present but lacking depth or strategic approach.

Bell Block Childcare is an education and care service in Bell Block with a current roll of 40 children. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies developing assessment and intentional teaching practices in curriculum and learning, with gaps for younger children (grade C), while health and safety systems are in place following the addressing of prior non-compliance (grade B).