At Early Connections we strongly believe relationships are essential to our tamariki’s success and sense of belonging. We work collaboratively with tamariki, parents and whānau to gain a holistic view of the child and to ensure all their needs are met while in our care. Our kaiako are warm, caring and nurturing in their interactions with tamariki and ensure positive bonds are formed and tamariki feel safe and secure in their home away from home allowing them to explore and learn freely. With love, support, and guidance from our Kaiako, tamariki will feel empowered to discover who they are and to find their place in the world around them. We believe that all tamariki are one of a kind, each having unique gifts to share with those around them which is why we place a lot of value in respectful and reciprocal tuakana teina relationships where our tamariki can learn from one another across all age groups. Whanaungatanga is one of our strongest values and Ako can be seen throughout our spaces and interactions.
We believe the environment is viewed as the third teacher and reflects tamariki’s willingness and freedom to explore the world around them. We envision and work to maintain an environment where tamariki feel safe and secure, it’s like being at home, a place where they have no doubts about belonging. We provide a calm, safe and unhurried environment that cultivates a sense of security empowering tamariki to participate in the daily curriculum. Our curriculum is guided by the principals, strands, and goals of Te Whāriki and reflects tamariki’s current interests. Our Kaiako are committed to providing a challenging and enriching environment appropriate for each stage of development across all areas both inside and out prompting tamariki to explore freely and seek answers to who they are and how their world works without prejudice. Our Kaiako are lifelong learners who take every opportunity to ensure the environment is an inclusive space that embraces each tamariki’s culture, language and identity and provides a space that supports all areas of development spiritually, emotionally, physically, and socially.
Our vision for tamariki is for them to grow as competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body, and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society. We place a lot of value in respectful practice and feel this is integral to the well-being of each tamariki and creating a sense of belonging at Early Connections for all parents and whānau. We empower tamariki to grow into kind, thoughtful, and respectful members of society who feel confident in their abilities to formulate strategies to achieve their own goals.
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