Health and Safety Policy
Ensuring the physical and emotional safety of all tamariki, kaiako, and manuhiri within our kura.
Policies
Our centre policies support the wellbeing, safety, and learning of all tamariki and whānau at Te Puna Reo o Ngā Kākano.
Ngā Tikanga me ngā Kawa — Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and the health and wellbeing of our tamariki. All policies are reviewed regularly to ensure they meet the requirements of the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations and our community values.
Enrolment Policy
Guidelines for enrolling your tamariki at Te Puna Reo o Ngā Kākano, including our priority enrolment criteria.
Te Reo Māori Immersion Policy
Our commitment to full Māori language immersion and the expectations for tamariki, whānau, and kaiako.
Nutrition and Food Policy
Guidelines for healthy kai at our centre, including allergy management and shared food protocols.
Child Protection Policy
Our procedures for the safeguarding of tamariki in accordance with legal obligations and tikanga Māori values.
Photography and Privacy Policy
How we manage images of tamariki, privacy of whānau information, and digital data at our centre.
Illness and Exclusion Policy
When tamariki should stay home and our procedures for managing illness within the centre environment.
Arrival and Departure Policy
Expectations for drop-off and pick-up times, authorised collectors, and sign-in procedures.