Southern Stars ERO Report 2021

From the report's finding:

Leaders and kaiako have established responsive and respectful relationships with children, parents and whānau. They support children to develop caring and nurturing relationships with their peers and adults. Children are sustained and engaged in meaningful experiences and activities.

Children show agency and actively lead their learning. Infants and toddlers benefit from close relationships with primary caregivers who are responsive to their verbal and non-verbal cues.

Kaiako provide a curriculum that includes some positive aspects of te ao Māori, but this is not yet deeply integrated into teaching and learning.

Kaiako know the children and their whānau well. They work collaboratively with parents to develop individualised learning plans for children who need additional learning support.

Assessment, planning and evaluation practices are becoming established. Kaiako are using the learning outcomes of Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum, when noticing and documenting children’s learning.

Collaborative leadership supports the teaching team to improve practice and build professional capability. High relational trust is evident and is encouraged by leaders. They work closely with the governance board to effectively manage the centre’s operation.

Board members, leaders and kaiako regularly undertake spontaneous and planned reviews that have led to improved practices.

See the full report by clicking on this link: https://ero.govt.nz/institution/90107/te-anau-childcare-centre-inc