2026 Teaching Standards: 7 – Engage in Professional Learning

Support your team to confidently meet Teaching Standard 7 – Engage in Professional Learning.

This editable Word one-pager shows how kaiako can strengthen their practice through reflection, professional learning, and collaboration—clearly linking professional growth to improved outcomes for learners.

Designed for busy kaiako, it provides clear, real-world examples of how to use the Professional Growth Cycle (PGC) in a practical, meaningful way—making it easier to demonstrate ongoing improvement and evidence-informed practice.

What’s included:

• A clear breakdown of what Standard 7 looks like in practice
• Strong alignment to Te Whāriki and everyday centre practice
• Realistic, usable examples of evidence for Professional Growth Cycle conversations

This one-pager supports you to:

• Engage in meaningful reflection linked to learner outcomes
• Use a range of evidence (assessment, whānau voice, discussions) to inform practice
• Set and review professional goals as part of an ongoing improvement cycle
• Participate in inquiry to strengthen specific areas of teaching practice
• Apply professional learning and evaluate its impact on learners
• Collaborate with colleagues through feedback, discussion, and shared problem-solving
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within your team
• Gather clear, relevant evidence for your Professional Growth Cycle