Philosophy of Care

We will create a relationship-based therapeutic milieu which is responsive to individual needs.
We will involve students, whanau and IWS in creating student learning goals.
We will seek ways to engage every student.
We will keep students physically and psychologically safe.
We will listen to and respond to students respectfully and model restorative practice even if their behaviour is hostile.
We will uphold students’ dignity and privacy.
We will have professional and collaborative partnerships to best meet student needs.

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Whanaungatanga

We will model calmness, persistence, and resilience.
We will recognise the strengths and potential of every ākonga and support
them to be the best they can be.
We will provide a range of activities where ākonga can relax, play, learn,
and have fun.
We will create a culture where mistakes are valued as part of learning, growth,
and discovery.
We will respond to and nurture the physical, emotional, social, intellectual,
spiritual, and cultural wellbeing of each ākonga.
We will maximise everyday opportunities for learning, growth, and connection.

We will create a relationship-based therapeutic milieu which is responsive to the needs of each ākonga.
We will involve ākonga, whānau, and referrers in creating ākonga learning goals.
We will recognise and build on the unique interests, strengths, and motivations of every ākonga.
We will intentionally create environments where ākonga feel physically, emotionally, and culturally safe.
We will respond to ākonga with respect, curiosity, and restorative practices, even during times of challenge or distress.
We will uphold the mana and privacy of every ākonga.
We will have professional and collaborative partnerships to best meet ākonga needs.

We will reflect on our practice and take purposeful steps to strengthen what we do.
We will ensure ākonga experience and celebrate success.
We will support ākonga to learn from their experiences, reflect on their choices,
and develop strategies for future success.
We will use the collective ākonga voice to improve our practice.
We will empower ākonga to seek support, express their needs, and access advocacy when required.
We will provide a programme that is consistent and responsive to individual ākonga needs.
We will give ākonga an opportunity to be part of decision-making that affects them.
We will support ākonga to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas.