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We work in partnership with children, whanau and the wider community to offer a safe, challenging and fun learning environment for all.
Outcomes for children
Parents and children are involved in day-to-day running of the centre on the basis of equal partner relationship.
The physical environment is made safe for our tamariki by teachers completing daily health and safety checks.
What we do:
Our open door policy is designed to make parents feel welcome and free to informally discuss their child’s progress at any time. We will make sure that all information that parents require is readily available and easily accessible.
AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT
All children have the right to access the full depth and breadth of the curriculum, Te Whāriki.
Outcomes for children
Children will experience an environment where:
- there are equitable opportunities for learning, irrespective of gender, ability, age, ethnicity or background
- they are affirmed as individuals
- they are encouraged to learn with, and alongside, others
Children and families will be able to celebrate their differences because we will be promoting the rights of individuals and groups to be different.
Children with additional needs will be encouraged to participate fully in all aspects of the programme alongside their peers.
Barriers to a child’s full acceptance, participation and learning are identified and removed.
Children will be provided with positive ways of thinking about interacting with, and understanding differently-abled children.
Children will be able to explore gender and gender roles in ways that are non-stereotypical.