8 School Rd, Maketu
View on mapERO’s Akanuku | Assurance Review reports provide information about whether a service meets and maintains regulatory standards. Further information about Akanuku | Assurance Reviews is included at the end of this report.
Regulatory standards |
ERO’s judgement |
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Curriculum |
Meeting |
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Premises and facilities |
Meeting |
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Health and safety |
Meeting |
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Governance, management and administration |
Meeting |
At the time of the review, ERO found the service was taking reasonable steps to meet regulatory standards.
This centre, previously named Maketu EduCare, is one of two services under the same new ownership. After a period of closure, the centre was purchased and re-opened in February 2022, gaining its full licence a year later. The majority of the children and teachers are Māori. It is situated adjacent to Maketu School.
The service curriculum provides children with experiences and opportunities to enhance and extend their learning and development, both indoors and outdoors, individually and in groups. Children’s learning is enhanced through positive and meaningful interactions with adults. The curriculum acknowledges and reflects the unique place of Māori as tangata whenua. Assessment and planning demonstrate an understanding of children’s learning and interests. Children are responded to as confident and competent learners.
Information and guidance is sought, when necessary, from agencies to enable adults providing education and care to work effectively with children. The service is well governed in accordance with good management practices.
Next steps include:
continuing to develop the localised curriculum to reflect the things that are important to children, whānau, kaiako and the community
strengthening partnerships with parents to support a shared understanding of how the curriculum and teaching strategies enable children to grow their social competence skills.
The next ERO review is likely to be an Akarangi | Quality Evaluation.
Patricia Davey
Director of Early Childhood Education (ECE)
8 August 2023
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Early Childhood Service Name |
Maketu Kidettes Early Education Centre |
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Profile Number |
46134 |
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Location |
Maketu, Bay of Plenty |
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Service type |
Education and care service |
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Number licensed for |
22 children over the age of 2 years |
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Percentage of qualified teachers |
80-99% |
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Service roll |
23 |
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Review team on site |
July 2023 |
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Date of this report |
8 August 2023 |
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Most recent ERO report(s) |
Previously reviewed as Maketu EduCare: |
All services are licensed under the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008. The legal requirements for early childhood services also include the Licensing Criteria for Education and Care Services 2008.
Services must meet the standards in the regulations and the requirements of the licensing criteria to gain and maintain a licence to operate.
having its first ERO review – including if it is part of a governing organisation
previously identified as ‘not well placed’ or ‘requiring further development’
that has moved from a provisional to a full licence
that have been re-licenced due to a change of ownership
where an Akanuku | Assurance Review process is determined to be appropriate.
All early childhood services are required to promote children’s health and safety and to regularly review their compliance with legal requirements. Before the review, the staff and management of a service completed an ERO Centre Assurance Statement and Self-Audit Checklist. In these documents they attested that they have taken all reasonable steps to meet their legal obligations related to:
curriculum
premises and facilities
health and safety practices
governance, management and administration.
As part of an Akanuku | Assurance Review ERO assesses whether the regulatory standards are being met. In particular, ERO looks at a service’s systems for managing the following areas that have a potentially high impact on children's wellbeing:
emotional safety (including positive guidance and child protection)
physical safety (including supervision; sleep procedures; accidents; medication; hygiene; excursion policies and procedures)
suitable staffing (including qualification levels; safety checking; teacher certification; ratios)
relevant evacuation procedures and practices.
As part of an Akanuku | Assurance Review ERO also gathers and records evidence through:
discussions with those involved in the service
consideration of relevant documentation, including the implementation of health and safety systems
observations of the environment/premises, curriculum implementation and teaching practice.
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Not well placed |
Requires further development |
Well placed |
Very well placed |
ERO's findings that support this overall judgement are summarised below.
Maketu EduCare provides education and care for up to 22 children from two years to school age, in a mixed-age setting. The current roll of 21, includes 14 Māori children, many of whom whakapapa to Te Arawa and Ngāti Whakaue. The educare is an all-day service located on the grounds of Maketū School. It is governed and managed by a charitable trust. The centre receives equity funding from the Ministry of Education and uses this to employ additional staff to enhance teacher-to-child ratios.
Through the philosophy teachers aim to work together with tamariki and their whānau, sharing skills to promote better outcomes. Understanding and respecting cultures, healthy food, oral health and life education are also valued in the philosophy.
ERO's last review in 2015 identified key next steps in the management of assessment, mat time organisation and its impact on children’s interest and enjoyment. These two aspects of practice continue to be areas for development.
Since the last review there have been significant changes to the teaching team and the centre’s relationship with the school.
Professional learning and development has focused on mathematics.
Centre priorities effectively promote positive outcomes for children. The recently reviewed philosophy is underpinned by shared values, including strong acknowledgement of Māori as tangata whenua. The philosophy is integral to a strong sense of identity and belonging for all children, their families and centre staff.
The curriculum clearly reflects the local community and family aspirations for their children. Māori children enjoy planned and spontaneous opportunities to engage, learn and make connections as Māori in the centre and wider community. Teachers naturally integrate te reo and tikanga Māori throughout the programme. Children respond positively to these experiences affirming their cultural identity. In addition, the sustained focus on 'Maths in Maketu' is extending children's and families understanding and use of mathematics in meaningful contexts. This approach supports continuity of learning for children between the centre, homes and wider community.
Respectful relationships are highly evident at all levels in the centre. Teachers are welcoming and inclusive of all children and their families. They celebrate each family's culture and acknowledge parent and whānau aspirations, valuing their involvement and contributions to the programme and centre events. Collaboration between families and teachers contributes to children’s self confidence and sense of security in the centre.
ERO, the licensee and head teacher agree that the centre needs to:
re-establish a productive working relationship with the Maketu School board of trustees and principal
access support for the head teacher to provide professional leadership that extends the teaching capability of staff
continue to review and develop assessment, planning and evaluation ensuring that all teachers understand and are able to contribute to these processes
access professional learning and development for teachers to enable them to deepen their responses to what they notice and recognise about children’s interests, strengths, dispositions and learning.
ERO recommends that centre management accesses external support to effectively respond to these key next steps.
Before the review, the staff and management of Maketu EduCare completed an ERO Centre Assurance Statement and Self-Audit Checklist. In these documents they attested that they have taken all reasonable steps to meet their legal obligations related to:
During the review, ERO looked at the service’s systems for managing the following areas that have a potentially high impact on children's wellbeing:
emotional safety (including positive guidance and child protection)
physical safety (including supervision; sleep procedures; accidents; medication; hygiene; excursion policies and procedures)
suitable staffing (including qualification levels; police vetting; teacher registration; ratios)
evacuation procedures and practices for fire and earthquake.
All early childhood services are required to promote children's health and safety and to regularly review their compliance with legal requirements.
ERO identified areas of non-compliance.
The service provider must ensure:
To improve current practice, the early childhood service management should review current nappy change facilities to more appropriately cater for children’s ages and independence, and take account of staff wellbeing.
The next ERO review of Maketu EduCare will be in three years.
Adrienne Fowler
Director Review and Improvement Services
Te Tai Miringa - Waikato / Bay of Plenty Region
9 October 2018
The Education Review Office (ERO) is the government department that, as part of its work, reviews early childhood services throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. ERO’s reports provide information for parents and communities about each service’s strengths and next steps for development. ERO’s bicultural evaluation framework Ngā Pou Here is described in SECTION 3 of this report. Early childhood services are partners in the review process and are expected to make use of the review findings to enhance children's wellbeing and learning.
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Location |
Maketu, near Te Puke |
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Ministry of Education profile number |
46134 |
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Licence type |
Education & Care Service |
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Licensed under |
Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008 |
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Number licensed for |
22 children aged 2 years and over |
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Service roll |
21 |
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Gender composition |
Girls 13 Boys 8 |
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Ethnic composition |
Māori |
14 |
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Percentage of qualified teachers 0-49% 50-79% 80%+ Based on funding rates |
80% + |
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Reported ratios of staff to children |
Over 2 |
1:8 |
Better than minimum requirements |
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Review team on site |
August 2018 |
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Date of this report |
9 October 2018 |
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Most recent ERO report(s) |
Education Review |
May 2015 |
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ERO’s overarching question for an early childhood education review is ‘How well placed is this service to promote positive learning outcomes for children?’ ERO focuses on the following factors as described in the bicultural framework Ngā Pou Here:
Within these areas ERO considers the effectiveness of arotake – self review and of whanaungatanga – partnerships with parents and whānau.
ERO evaluates how well placed a service is to sustain good practice and make ongoing improvements for the benefit of all children at the service.
A focus for the government is that all children, especially priority learners, have an opportunity to benefit from quality early childhood education. ERO will report on how well each service promotes positive outcomes for all children, with a focus on children who are Māori, Pacific, have diverse needs, and are up to the age of two.
For more information about the framework and Ngā Pou Here refer to ERO’s Approach to Review in Early Childhood Services.
The overall judgement that ERO makes and the timing of the next review will depend on how well placed a service is to promote positive learning outcomes for children. The categories are:
ERO has developed criteria for each category. These are available on ERO’s website.
ERO reviews are tailored to each service’s context and performance, within the overarching review framework. The aim is to provide information on aspects that are central to positive outcomes for children and useful to the service.
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Not well placed |
Requires further development |
Well placed |
Very well placed |
ERO's findings that support this overall judgement are summarised below.
Maketu EduCare is a community-based service provided by a charitable trust. The centre opened in March 2013 and this is the first ERO report. The service is managed by a governance committee which is a registered charitable trust, comprising the service provider, the principal of Maketu School and three representatives from the community. The service provider is an experienced educator and is supported by two qualified teachers.
The centre is located in the grounds of Maketu School which provides ongoing support and resources for centre staff and children. The centre is licensed for 22 children over two years of age. Most children identify as being of Te Arawa and Ngāti Whakaue descent. At the time of the ERO visit, there were 14 children on the service role, 12 of whom identify as Māori.
The centre’s philosophy places a strong emphasis on concepts of ako and aroha, and a whānau atmosphere. The centre promotes literacy, numeracy, te reo and waiata, and provides a sense of belonging for children and their families.
Children benefit from a welcoming, positive and supportive learning environment. They have developed trusting and respectful relationships with staff and each other. There is an emphasis on children learning social skills to help them positively interact with other children and adults. Children are happy and involved in a wide range of learning opportunities and activities.
The learning programme provides a balance of structured learning activities and opportunities for free play to extend children’s strengths and interests. Children have access to a wide range of challenging equipment, as well as natural resources. They are encouraged to develop literacy, numeracy, and te reo skills and knowledge through their interactions with teachers. Teachers work effectively as a team and use self review well, to continually improve learning opportunities for children.
Teachers have developed strong relationships with parents and whānau. They know children and their families well and encourage and support whānau to be actively involved as partners in children’s learning.
The centre manager and ERO agree that key next steps for centre improvement should include:
Before the review, the staff and management of Maketu EduCare completed an ERO Centre Assurance Statement and Self-Audit Checklist. In these documents they attested that they have taken all reasonable steps to meet their legal obligations related to:
During the review, ERO looked at the service’s systems for managing the following areas that have a potentially high impact on children's wellbeing:
All early childhood services are required to promote children's health and safety and to regularly review their compliance with legal requirements.
The next ERO review of Maketu EduCare will be in three years.
Dale Bailey
Deputy Chief Review Officer Northern
4 May 2015
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Location |
Maketu, Bay of Plenty |
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Ministry of Education profile number |
46134 |
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Licence type |
Education & Care Service |
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Licensed under |
Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008 |
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Number licensed for |
22 children, including up to 0 aged under 2 |
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Service roll |
14 |
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Gender composition |
Boys 7 Girls 7 |
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Ethnic composition |
Māori Pākehā South East Asian |
12 1 1 |
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Percentage of qualified teachers 0-49% 50-79% 80% Based on funding rates |
80% |
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Reported ratios of staff to children |
Over 2 |
1:7 |
Better than minimum requirements |
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Review team on site |
February 2015 |
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Date of this report |
4 May 2015 |
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Most recent ERO report(s) |
No previous ERO reports |
ERO’s overarching question for an early childhood education review is ‘How well placed is this service to promote positive learning outcomes for children?’ ERO focuses on the following factors as described in the bicultural framework Ngā Pou Here:
Within these areas ERO considers the effectiveness of arotake – self review and of whanaungatanga – partnerships with parents and whānau.
ERO evaluates how well placed a service is to sustain good practice and make ongoing improvements for the benefit of all children at the service.
A focus for the government is that all children, especially priority learners, have an opportunity to benefit from quality early childhood education. ERO will report on how well each service promotes positive outcomes for all children, with a focus on children who are Māori, Pacific, have diverse needs, and are up to the age of two.
For more information about the framework and Ngā Pou Here refer to ERO’s Approach to Review in Early Childhood Services.
The overall judgement that ERO makes and the timing of the next review will depend on how well placed a service is to promote positive learning outcomes for children. The categories are:
ERO has developed criteria for each category. These are available on ERO’s website.
ERO reviews are tailored to each service’s context and performance, within the overarching review framework. The aim is to provide information on aspects that are central to positive outcomes for children and useful to the service.