Planning and evaluation of the programme takes place collectively by the staff at our regular planning meetings. The programme is planned and evaluated in conjunction with the principles of Te Whāriki (Part A – Te Ara Whānui), the Early Childhood Curriculum and is based on the Learning Story and Learning Note format. All facets of the programme are available for viewing.

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Te Whāriki meaning, ‘The woven mat’ was chosen as the name for the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum framework because it represents the diversity of the ECE sector. We use the curriculum framework to weave our own whāriki with its own unique features.

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In Preschool room, each child has a profile book which records their learning journey during their time at LUECC. Teachers will write anecdotes, learning notes and learning stories about your child, and these will be presented on Educa. Some of these stories are printed and put in their profile books as well. You are welcome to take these home to read, contribute to, and share with your family. Whānau input is invaluable to these books, so feel free to contribute photos or stories about your child from home. We encourage feedback through comment section on Educa. Sometimes stories link to things that have happened at home, and it is always exciting for us to see where these interests have come from, and to share them with you.

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We encourage families to cover their children’s profile book with photos or pictures, this gives children a sense of ownership and pride in their book (it also helps children to recognise their book). Children can access their own books, and we often spend time reading children’s profile books with them which helps them to develop a sense of who they are and a sense of pride in their accomplishments!