Crackerjack Parents Guide

[Donavan Rajawi]

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I know plenty of kids under the age of 13 who have benefitted greatly from creating and using social media. By the same token, I know of or have heard of many kids who are 13 and over who have been miserable using social media, or who have had serious social and mental issues related to their use of social media.

Pinterest does not really offer a private setting; however, there are secret boards, so you could set up an account and then only use secret boards, granting access to close friends and family only. This might get a bit tedious, though, so be conscious that Pinterest may be a bit harder to police.

I do have some suggested social media guidelines for kids and parents (assuming they agree to the above rule). This is just a starting point; I recommend that you create your own expectations for how your kids use social media, discuss them with your kids, and then adhere to them very strictly.

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Crackerjacks Preschool 2020 Ltd is a privately owned all-day education and care centre. There are three areas for different age groups of children. The owner, who is a qualified teacher, is responsible for governance and day-to-day operations. Approximately 20 percent of children enrolled are Māori. A small number of children attending are from diverse ethnicities.

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.

Crackerjacks Preschool 2020 Ltd is a privately owned, all-day education and care centre. Children from infants to school age learn in three separate learning areas. The centre owner and assistant manager are responsible for governance, and day-to-day operations. Approximately a quarter of the children identify as Māori and there are a small number of other ethnicities attending.

ERO recommends that the Ministry reassess the licence issued to this service provider. ERO will not undertake a further review of this service until the Ministry of Education is satisfied that the service meets regulatory standards.

Crackerjacks Preschool Ltd is a privately owned, all-day education and care centre, situated in Te Awamutu. Since the last ERO review in 2014 it has moved from two separate licenses to one. The current licence is for 80 children. The licence for children under the age of two years has increased to 28 places. At the time of this review 103 children were enrolled, including 25 who identify as Māori and 10 from other ethnicities.

The centre owner is supported by a centre manager, an assistant manager, a registration and appraisal manager and two team leaders. The teaching team comprises of early childhood, primary and secondary school trained teachers and some in-training or unqualified members.

Through their philosophy, the centre puts the child at the heart of everything. Flexible enrolments support the diversity of the community attending. Play, relationship building, risk taking and child-led learning are valued.

Children benefit from the recently reviewed curriculum which is now a more child-led and play-based programme. Spacious outdoor environments enable children to engage in sensory and nature exploration. The Pirongia Explorers fortnightly excursion provides further opportunity for older learners to experience risk taking, problem solving and adventure. Literacy, mathematics and science are naturally integrated into learning. Predictable routines enable children to know what is expected and take increasing responsibility for self managing. Some elements of a bicultural curriculum are evident, including karakia, waiata and use of te reo Māori. Children develop a sense of belonging and wellbeing at the centre.

Children's learning is captured in individual portfolios. These are sent home six monthly and are available upon request. Good opportunities are made for parents to share their aspirations for their children's learning, and contribute to goal setting and planning. The current assessment, planning and evaluation of children's learning needs refining to:

Children with additional learning needs are well supported with inclusive teaching practice, well-managed procedures, and individual learning plans for children when required. Teachers encourage the development of social competence through well-implemented positive guidance practices. Children up to the age of two years have their individual care needs well met. They play and learn in a calm, unhurried environment. Positive learning outcomes are promoted for all children.

Managers and leaders are strongly focused on building teacher capability. A dedicated leader is employed to support beginning teachers and guide the appraisal process, with ongoing support from the wider leadership team. Staff feel well supported and valued. A team culture is based on centre-wide values and strong internal communication. Clear expectations guide teaching practice. Leaders are effective advocates for children.

The experienced management team have developed efficient systems and processes to guide centre operations. A strategic plan, including an annual professional development plan and policy review schedule, has been developed and provides the basis for ongoing evaluation and development. Managers should continue to explore opportunities for parents and whānau to be involved in reviews of centre-wide processes and curriculum decisions. Ongoing, detailed internal evaluation is evident. An area for refinement is to regularly document internal evaluation and its impact on outcomes for children.

Before the review, the staff and management of Crackerjacks Preschool Ltd 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:

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.

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