Our vision

Te pae tāwhiti

Vision, values, strategy and performance 

Our vision and values drive our strategic direction and performance. 

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Our vision

Shaping early childhood education so every child thrives and learns
Ārina ngā tamarikitanga, kia puawai i roto i to rātou mātauranga ako mō ra o mua

Our guiding beliefs | Ngā arataki whakapono

  • Every child | tamaiti has the right to high-quality education that complements and supports their and their family’s | whānau life.
  • Every child | tamaiti in Aotearoa New Zealand has the right to know and enjoy the dual cultural heritage of Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners along with their own cultural heritage.
  • People working in early childhood and primary education need access to high-quality teacher | kaiako education, advice, information, resources, to aide their decision-making that affects their profession, their children | tamariki and their families | whānau.

    • Our values | Ngā uara

  • Making a difference – Te puawaitanga o te tangata
  • Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi – E matua whakapono ana tātou ki Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Including everyone – Whakawhanaungatanga
  • Being accountable – Kia taea te hāpai i ngā kaupapa katoa ahakoa te aha
  • Caring and connecting – Manaakitanga
  • Innovating – Whakahihiko hinengaro

    • Strategic plan 2021-2024

    Our strategic plan sets our goals and priorities and guides our mahi from 2021 to 2024. 
    Read our Strategic Plan

    Annual reports

    Our annual reports outline our performance against our strategic plan and annual plans. 
    Read our annual reports from 2012 to the present

    External evaluation and review reports

    We have the highest possible rating from NZQA as a Category One tertiary education provider.
    Read our 2022 external evaluation and review report from NZQA
    Read our 2017 external evaluation and review report from NZQA