October 2016 Report
Key excerpts
Forum North Childcare and Education Centre (previous name of He Waka Eke Noa Early Learning Centre) is very well placed to promote positive learning outcomes for children. The centre is licenced to provide education and care for 25 children, including up to 8 aged under 2.
Centre managers, with the cooperation of the Whangarei District Council, have successfully designed a new purpose-built centre on a new site that will be opened in 2017.
The centre is managed by an experienced supervisor. There are eight teaching staff, five of whom are registered teachers. The centre’s kaupapa and strong connections with te ao Māori are expressed in its philosophy statement.
The centre’s 2013 ERO report noted how staff worked effectively together to achieve positive outcomes for children. This continues to be evident and contributes to the centre being well placed to sustain positive outcomes for children.
Total Roll: 30
Reported ratios of staff to children:
Under 2 – 1:3 – Better than minimum requirements
Over 2 – 1:4 – Better than minimum requirements
September 2013 Report
Key excerpts
Forum North Childcare & Education Centre is well placed to promote positive learning outcomes for children. The centre provides education and care for 26 children, including up to 8 aged under 2.
The centre is currently focused on its sustainability and possible relocation to another site. The staff and management are currently negotiating the centre’s future with the Whangarei District Council.
The centre is managed by an experienced supervisor. There are seven teaching staff; four of whom are qualified and registered teachers. High teacher to child ratios are evident.
The centre has recently been relicensed under 2008 Early Childhood regulations.
Total Roll: 32
Reported ratios of staff to children
Under 2 – 1:3 – Better than minimum requirements
Over 2 – 1:4 – Better than minimum requirements