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Ministry of Education New Zealand
Important

Effective 20 April 2026, the numbering of the curriculum criteria has changed. There have been no changes to the curriculum criteria wording or associated guidance.

Documentation may take a variety of forms to suit the service's operation (such as portfolios, wall displays, policies and procedures) but must include:

  1. a process for providing positive guidance to encourage social competence in children (C210);
  2. a process for providing formal and informal opportunities for parents to:
    • communicate with adults providing education and care about their child, and share specific evidence of the child's learning; and
    • be involved in decision-making concerning their child's learning (C212); and
  3. a record of information and guidance sought from agencies and/or services (C213).