What is the best place to start with the new Teaching Standards?
The Teaching Council recommends starting with Element A of the Professional Growth Cycle — working with your team to describe what quality practice looks like for each standard.
Why is this important?
Starting here helps to:
- Build a shared understanding across your team
- Clarify expectations for each standard
- Ensure consistency in how practice is interpreted
What is the challenge for services?
In practice, this often requires:
- Dedicated team meeting time
- Facilitated discussions
- Reworking existing documentation
This can be time-consuming for busy kaiako and centre managers.
What is the easiest way to begin?
Starting with clear, practical examples of what quality practice looks like can significantly reduce the time required and support meaningful team discussions. Starting with completed Quality Practice Templates means team meeting time can be spend discussing, adjusting and adapting quality practice examples to reflect your Service rather than starting from scratch.
Need a simple place to start?
The Teaching Standards Quality Practice Package includes:
A populated QPT with real examples
8 one-page summaries for team use
A clear starting point for discussions