In this article I look at the ERO review of childcare centres in Whangarei. I consider the leadership role of children, quality of care, and safety of children in childcare centres. I hope these tips help you choose the right childcare centre for your child. Keep reading to learn more about the Whangarei Childcare Centre. Listed below are some of the key points we looked for. If you’re looking for a quality centre, make sure to choose a centre with the best of these features.
ERO review of childcare centres in Whangarei
An ERO review of childcare centres in Whangareai is the latest in a series of reviews of New Zealand child care services. The report identifies areas for improvement in the centre, including police vetting of non-registered teachers, emergency planning and child protection policy. Centres must improve their standards to stay compliant with the law and meet its legal obligations. The centre has made some changes since the ERO’s 2013 report, including a new centre manager and three new leaders of the teaching team. The centre’s full-time staff is composed of mostly experienced registered certificated teachers who have worked at the centre for many years.
The ERO also examines the quality of education and care at childcare centres. The agency evaluates all education and care services, including kura kaupapa Maori and early childhood education services. Childcare services are reviewed every two years. Centres with a high score on these measures are likely to be safe and effective. A poor rating indicates that the centre may not meet the minimum standards set by the Ministry.
Children’s leadership roles
The New Zealand Ministry of Education has developed a curriculum for early childhood education that promotes the idea of children’s leadership roles. This curriculum identifies similarities between servant leadership and Te Whariki, or “belonging and communication.” It also highlights the importance of children’s leadership. Children at Fernlea Kindergarten are given a leadership role, which is an official leadership role recognised in New Zealand. They are in charge of overseeing the kindergarten when the head teacher is not present.
As a teacher, the importance of allowing children to take on leadership roles is not underestimated. In addition to developing a sense of confidence in children, they also contribute to the assemblage. Teachers must reflect on their pedagogical perspectives and practices in order to encourage children to take on the roles of leaders. This is done through the inclusion of a child’s voice and the support of their parent(s).
Quality of care
While quality of care can vary from centre to centre, there are some basic principles that should be followed by every childcare centre. Quality care should be geared toward children’s wellbeing, and centre managers should review their policies and practices regularly. Some of the areas where the quality of care may need improvement are police vetting for non-registered teachers, emergency planning and child protection policy. The next ERO review of Whangarei Childcare Centre will take place in three years.
A local community-based child care centre, the Whangarei Childcare Centre, provides high-quality early education for children ranging from 0 to five years of age. Its licensed for 50 children (FTE), including 16 under-twos. The centre has strong partnerships with the community, offering education to working families and encouraging mixed-age relationships. In addition, the Whangarei Childcare Centre has a strong focus on bicultural education, encouraging strong connections between teachers, children and whanau.
Safety of children
In Whangarei, a daycare has reopened after being closed for two weeks following an HIV outbreak. Parents had not been informed of the boy’s HIV status and feared discrimination if they told the daycare. However, it has been revealed that the daycare closed only after the boy’s mother informed the centre. Parents are now unsure whether the child’s HIV status is a factor in the decision to close the daycare.
The government’s Childcare Centre Development Guidelines (CCDBG) include basic evidence-based practices, including background checks and trainings for staff. The guidelines ensure that children are in a safe environment without any dangers to their health and safety. For example, the centre should maintain certain teacher-child ratios and ensure that its premises are safe for children. The ERO will visit the centre in October 2016 to assess the quality of its services.