We endeavour to make every tamariki feel confident and unique in an environment. Kaiako will provide a centre focused on developing each holistically, meaning that many areas develop all at the same time and interdependently on each other. Empowerment: Whakamana
Our curriculum empowers tamariki to be capable of setting their own challenges, developing and discovering their ideas and interests and
making their own choices through play. We, the Kaiako, aim to support and inspire our tamariki to learn at their own pace. We Kaiako will balance being involved in our Tamariki's learning and providing them with the space to grow and learn for themselves. – It is important to us that our tamariki have a passion for learning and become lifelong learners. As Kaiako, we are committed to providing a rich environment for our tamariki to flourish and grow into their being. Holistic development: Kotahitanga
Our curriculum supports the Tamariki in developing and growing in a cognitive, physical, emotional, spiritual, social and cultural way with a broad and rich curriculum that enables them to grow their capabilities across all these dimensions. As Kaiako, we will implement varying provocations related to and connect with other aspects of learning and build on the Tamariki's strengths. Family and Community: Whānau Tangata
Every tamariki who enters our centre brings their funds of knowledge adapted from their Whanau, communities and cultures and are extended and implemented into the centre environment. At YMCA Early Learning Centre Massey, we endeavour to develop strong and lasting relationships with Whanau working in partnership where their cultural heritage is recognised and valued for the development and growth of each tamariki. Where whanau voices and aspirations are valued and taken into account, we will display professionalism-creating positive relationships with whanau through this partnership with whanau. This will allow tamariki and whanau to feel a sense of belonging to our centre. The cultural heritage of Aotearoa New Zealand is supported and implemented into our everyday curriculum. Relationships: Ngā Honoga
We believe it is through responsive and reciprocal relationships with people, places and things. We Kaiako provide a facilitating environment that includes a wide range of resources and opportunities for a positive attitude toward relationships. Reciprocal relationships are paramount and collaborative relationship which Tamariki's can develop through everyday experience here at YMCA Early Learning Centre Massey. Treaty of Waitangi- Te Tiriti o Waitangi
In relation to Te Tiriti O Waitangi, a founding document of Aotearoa New Zealand as Kaiako value and aim to uplift and interweave the cultural heritage of both parties of Te Tiriti O Waitangi by providing opportunities for the Tamariki's to develop and learn both cultural heritages. We implement, support and acknowledge the Tikanga me ona Te Reo Maori.
