29 S McKean Avenue, Manurewa, Auckland
View on mapAkarangi | Quality Evaluation evaluates the extent to which this early childhood service has the learning and organisational conditions to support equitable and excellent outcomes for all learners. Te Ara Poutama Indicators of quality for early childhood education: what matters most are the basis for making judgements about the effectiveness of the service in achieving equity and excellence for all learners. Judgements are made in relation to the Outcomes Indicators, Learning and Organisational Conditions. The Evaluation Judgement Rubric derived from the indicators, is used to inform ERO’s judgements about this service’s performance in promoting equity and excellence.
ERO’s judgements for YMCA Early Learning Centre Manurewa are as follows:
Outcome Indicators(What the service knows about outcomes for learners) |
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Ngā Akatoro Domains |
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Learning ConditionsOrganisational Conditions |
Whāngai Establishing Whāngai Establishing |
YMCA Early Learning Centre Manurewa is one of four services governed by YMCA of Auckland Inc. An area manager leads a team that includes a centre manager, a recently appointed head teacher and two unqualified teachers. The service is located on the grounds of Manurewa West Primary School. Children currently enrolled are between two and five years of age. Most of the children are Māori or have Pacific heritages.
Leaders and teachers have established responsive and respectful relationships with children, parents and whānau. They support children to develop caring and nurturing relationships with others. Children confidently express their thoughts and feelings.
Children’s independence is fostered through the provision of meaningful learning experiences in a
well-resourced environment. A calm, unhurried routine allows children the time and space needed to explore and be imaginative. Teachers respect children’s mana and identity as capable learners.
Children’s languages and cultures are acknowledged and valued. Teachers include home languages in their interactions with children to support children’s sense of belonging at the service. Basic te reo Māori and aspects of tikanga Māori are integrated into the curriculum and teaching practice.
Teachers are yet to record how they use the learning outcomes from Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum to inform assessment of children’s learning. Assessment and evaluation documentation does not yet show children’s learning over time.
Regular review by leaders and teachers is improvement focused. A process for internal evaluation, that includes consideration of improvements made, and learning outcomes for children is yet to be established. Organisational policies and procedures guide the practice of leaders and teachers.
YMCA Early Learning Centre Manurewa will include the following actions in its Quality Improvement Planning:
To use the learning outcomes from Te Whāriki in assessment, planning and evaluation records to help identify children’s developing capabilities.
To develop shared understandings of the purpose and use of internal evaluation to support improvement that focuses on children’s learning.
Before the review, the staff and management of YMCA Early Learning Centre Manurewa completed an ERO 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.
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; safety checking; teacher registration; ratios)
relevant evacuation procedures and practices.
All early childhood services are required to promote children's health and safety and to regularly review their compliance with legal requirements.
During the review, the service provided ERO with evidence that shows it has addressed the following
non-compliance:
Having a safety checking procedure that includes maintaining a record of all safety checks, which includes police vetting of staff under the correct category (GMA7A).
Patricia Davey
Director of Early Childhood Education (ECE)
2 November 2023
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Early Childhood Service Name |
YMCA Early Learning Centre Manurewa |
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Profile Number |
45934 |
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Location |
Manurewa, Auckland |
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Service type |
Education and care service |
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Number licensed for |
50 children over two years of age |
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Percentage of qualified teachers |
80-99% |
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Service roll |
33 |
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Review team on site |
August 2023 |
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Date of this report |
2 November 2023 |
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Most recent ERO report(s) |
Akanuku | Assurance Review, August 2021 |
ERO’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 |
Since the onsite visit the service has provided ERO with evidence that shows it has addressed non-compliances and is now taking reasonable steps to meet regulatory standards.
YMCA Early Learning Centre Manurewa is located on the grounds of Manurewa West Primary School. It is one of four services governed by YMCA of Auckland Inc. An area manager supports the centre manager with daily operations. A third of the children enrolled are Māori. The teaching team reflects the cultural diversity of the community.
The curriculum acknowledges and reflects the unique place of Māori as tangata whenua. Children are given the opportunity to develop knowledge and an understanding of the cultural heritages of both parties to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The language-rich environment supports children’s learning. Adults providing education and care engage in meaningful, positive interactions to enhance children’s learning and nurture reciprocal relationships. The curriculum supports children’s developing social competence and understanding of appropriate behaviour. The design and layout of the premises supports the provision of different types of indoor and outdoor experiences.
Since the onsite visit the service has provided ERO with evidence that shows it has addressed the following non-compliances:
The next ERO review is likely to be an Akarangi | Quality Evaluation.
Phil Cowie
Director Review and Improvement Services (Northern)
Northern Region | Te Tai Raki
4 August 2021
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Early Childhood Service Name |
YMCA Early Learning Centre Manurewa |
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Profile Number |
45934 |
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Location |
Manurewa, Auckland |
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Service type |
Education and care service |
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Number licensed for |
50 children over 2 years of age. |
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Percentage of qualified teachers |
80%+ |
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Service roll |
34 |
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Ethnic composition |
Māori 12, Indian 5, Cook Island Māori 5, South East Asian 6, |
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Review team on site |
June 2021 |
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Date of this report |
4 August 2021 |
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Most recent ERO report(s)
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Education Review, January 2019 |
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.
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:
As part of an Akanuku | Assurance Review ERO assesses whether the regulated 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:
As part of an Akanuku | Assurance Review ERO also gathers and records evidence through:
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Not well placed |
Requires further development |
Well placed |
Very well placed |
The centre requires external support to improve the quality of the programmes for children, and to understand and meet the requirements of the Education Council and the Licensing Criteria for Early Childhood Education and Care 2008.
ERO's findings that support this overall judgement are summarised below.
YMCA Early Learning Centre Manurewa is one of five centres under the umbrella of YMCA of Auckland Inc. Early in 2018 the service's group manager for early learning services, left her position. At the time of this ERO review the position remains vacant. The review of three centres has identified significant areas for development.
YMCA Early learning Centre Manurewa provides both sessional and full-day options for children and their families. The centre is able to cater for up to 35 children in a mixed age setting. It operates in a purpose-built facility on the grounds of Manurewa West Primary School. Families and children have a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. While most teachers are qualified, they have not, as yet, reached full registration as practising teachers. The YMCA provides a framework of policies, procedures and documentation to guide centre operations.
This review was part of a cluster of three reviews in the YMCA Early Learning Centres Inc.
Children are settled and confident. They have responsive, respectful conversations with teachers and each other. Centre values of respect and caring are evident in the tuakana/teina relationships amongst children.
Teachers greet children and their whānau warmly on arrival. They converse with whānau, and are calm, positive and encouraging with children. The environment is attractive and resources are generally good quality and plentiful. Children regularly visit the ngahere, the local native bush, as a way of connecting with nature. This experience encourages adventurous play and opportunities for children to build resilience.
Bicultural understanding and knowledge is developing in the centre. Teachers speak, and children respond to, te reo Māori as part of conversations. Resources reflect the bicultural heritage of Aotearoa New Zealand, and displays celebrate the language.
Teachers acknowledge and include whānau aspirations in their planning. Whānau are comfortable in the centre and share information about their cultures and home experiences. Centre staff assist and support whānau in a number of ways to manage day-to-day challenges.
In order to improve systems and practices, it is necessary for leaders and teachers to:
grow and embed their knowledge and practices in relation to the principles and strands of Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum
develop focused internal evaluation to gauge the quality of teaching and learning
build their understanding about effective assessment, planning and evaluation
develop a plan that outlines centre goals and aims for teachers' work with children
implement teacher appraisals that are focused on improved outcomes for children and are aligned to the Education Council requirements.
Before the review, the staff and management of YMCA Early Learning Centre Manurewa 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 relating to the management provided by YMCA of Auckland Inc. To meet requirements the service needs to:
establish and implement a system of regular appraisal and provide professional development in leadership for centre managers that reflect the requirements of the Education Council
ensure that properties under its care are maintained to provide adequate education and care for children
ensure the service's curriculum is informed by assessment, planning and evaluation
monitor and evaluate teaching and learning practices to meet the requirements of Te Whāriki, and the Licensing Criteria for Early Childhood Education and Care Services 2008
develop a strategic plan to guide its early childhood services.
Licensing Criteria for Early Childhood Education and Care Centres 2008, Regulation 47(1) (a), (b) (ii), (c) (i), (e), Regulation 43, (1) (a), (i), (iii), (iv), (vi), (b), C1, C2, C3, C4, C6, C11, PF5, PF13, GMA8
ERO recommends that the service, in consultation with the Ministry of Education, develops a plan to address the key next steps and actions outlined in this report.
The next ERO review of YMCA Early Learning Centre Manurewa will be within two years.
Steve Tanner
Director Review and Improvement Services
Te Tai Raki - Northern Region
23 January 2019
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 |
Manurewa, Auckland |
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Ministry of Education profile number |
45934 |
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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 |
35 children, including up to 10 aged under 2 |
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Service roll |
44 |
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Gender composition |
Boys 25 Girls 19 |
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Ethnic composition |
Māori |
14 |
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Percentage of qualified teachers |
80% + |
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Reported ratios of staff to children |
Under 2 |
1:3 |
Better than minimum requirements |
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Over 2 |
1:7 |
Better than minimum requirements |
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Review team on site |
September 2018 |
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Date of this report |
23 January 2019 |
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Most recent ERO report(s) |
Education Review |
October 2013 |
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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.