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Nelson Central Kindergarten is very well placed to promote learning outcomes for children.
Children are well supported by their teachers to develop their interests, skills, knowledge and abilities. Relationships among the children, teachers and families are supportive and respectful. Tuakana teina relationships are highly evident between children. Older children willingly help younger children and include them in their play and learning.
Through strong learning partnerships teachers ensure parents are involved in setting goals for their child's learning and kept well informed about their child's progress and learning outcomes. Teachers maintain strong links between home and centre learning.
Te reo and tikanga Maori are well integrated into the programme. Children know and use te reo Maori. Teachers make effective use of professional development to continue to increase their skills and knowledge in this area of the curriculum. Maori parents also enrich, clarify and extend te reo and tikanga Maori in the programme.
The environment reflects the pride the children, teachers and community have in New Zealand's bicultural heritage.
The Kindergarten has a very good range of resources that are presented in ways that encourage children to explore, work independently and spend time that they need to develop their interests, ideas and learning. The programme has a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, creativity and physical activity.
The outdoor environment is effectively used by children and teachers to help children develop a good range of physical skills and appropriate attitudes towards team and competitive sports.
