Introducing our Te Ara Kōhungahunga | Early Childhood programme
Big learning for tamariki.
Our Te Ara Kōhungahunga programme supports tamariki to explore, create and grow through play. Parents and whānau are closely involved in creating an individualised learning programme that aligns with Te Whāriki, the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum, and Te Ara Pounamu, our local curriculum. Our qualified kaiako help guide each step in a way that fits in with your child and your home.
Whakawhanaungatanga - collaboration and connection
Relationships and regular communication between whānau and kaiako are the foundation of a successful early learning programme.
Through regular engagement – a minimum monthly contact – kaiako and whānau collaborate to develop individualised learning outcomes for tamariki based on their interests, learning needs and development.
Our programme is delivered through our secure online learning platform.
When enrolled with Te Ara Kōhungahunga, you and your tamaiti have access to:
- the support of a team of trained and registered early childhood kaiako
- My Te Kura, our online platform which offers a library of play-based learning modules
- Te Kura library, including delivery of books to your home and access to our e-library
- termly resource packs of support learning materials delivered to your home.
Enrolment criteria
Te Ara Kōhungahunga is available to tamariki aged between two and six years old who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, and meet one of the following criteria:
- Geographic isolation – six kilometres from the nearest licensed Early Childhood service
- Itinerancy – travelling for more than six months of the year
- High health needs and/or Learning Support needs
- Special circumstances
- Ministry of Education referral
Te Ara Kōhungahunga in action
