We are committed to recognizing children as individuals and valuing their contributions.  Each child is ensured the same care and education regardless of ability, gender, ethnicity, culture or socio-economic background.

Contribution – Goal 1: Children experience an environment in which there are equitable opportunities for learning, irrespective of gender, disability, age, ethnicity or background.

• All children regardless of gender, ability, culture or background can be enrolled at our centre(s).
• Teachers at our centre(s) will encourage all children to:
• Develop good relationships with other people.
• Appreciate other points of view.
• Show consideration, thoughtfulness and care for others.
• Develop an awareness of right and wrong, fairness and justice.
• Develop a positive self-concept.
• Begin to understand the cultures and religions of other people.
• Teachers are made aware of and respect individual and cultural needs through the parent information that is required on each child’s enrolment form.
• Teachers respect cultural diversity and individual needs by supporting and including them in our programme.
• Teachers are aware of their language and behavior when interacting with children, ensuring it is non-discriminatory and positive.
• When purchasing equipment, care is taken to ensure the diversity of people and groups in New Zealand are being portrayed in posters, puzzles, books, music, etc.
• Thankfulness too, comes from experience-children must first have feelings of appreciation before they can have feelings of thankfulness.
• Teachers at Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre(s) support Te Tiriti o Waitangi and provide opportunities for children to explore and experience the Maori culture.