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Title / Implement programmes for early childhood services to meet the philosophy of Cook Islands culture and Te Whāriki
Level / 6 / Credits / 6
Purpose / People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan programmes to reflect and promote Cook Islands language, traditional beliefs, values, culture, and Christian values; implement the programmes according to Cook Islands customs and traditions and Te Whāriki principles;and review the programmes.
Classification / PacificIslands Early Childhood Education > Cook Islands: Te Punanga Reo Kuki Airani
Available grade / Achieved
Guidance Information
1Glossary
Akangateitei – respect.
Metuatane – father.
Metuavaine – mother.
Tuaine – sister.
Tungane – brother.
Tupuna – grandparents.
2Definitions
A Cook Islands early childhood service, or Punanga Reo, is a culture specific service responsible for all aspects of the child’s development based on Christian values and consideration for others.
Service may include but is not limited to – early childhood centres, home based early childhood educational programmes.
Customs include the traditional Cook Islands beliefs related to cooking, dress code, language, behaviour, and childrearing.
Values include respect for elders, hospitality, respect for church seniors and other people of high ranking, respect for father and mother, respect between brother and sister, and respect within extended family.
Cook Islands protocols refer to procedures for events such as childbirth, birthdays, and weddings where a fixed procedure is followed at the time of the event.
Christian values refer to the values of the Christian religion and encompass the belief of ‘sacrifice’ or consideration for others that should be practiced in all aspects of daily life.
3All outcomes and performance criteria must be in accordance with any policies, procedures, standards, and requirements of the organisation involved, and with the following:
Children, Young Persons, and their Families Act 1989;
Education Act 1989;
Human Rights Act 1993;
Privacy Act 1993;
Education (Early Childhood Centres) Regulations 1998;
Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008;
Education (Home-Based Care) Order 1992.
4References may include but are not limited to:
Ministry of Education, Te Whāriki, He Whāriki Mātauranga mō ngā Mokopuna o Aotearoa: Early Childhood Curriculum (Wellington: Learning Media, 1996).
Ministry of Education, Quality in action: Te mahi whai hua: Implementing the revised statement of desirable objectives and practices in New Zealand early childhood services (Wellington: Learning Media, 1998).
Ministry of Education, The quality journey: He haerenga whai hua. Improving quality in early childhood services (Wellington: Learning Media, 1999).
Ministry of Education, Kei Tua o te Pae/Assessment for learning:Early Childhood Exemplars(Wellington: Learning Media, 2007).
Ministry of Education, Developing programmes for teaching PacificIslands languages (Wellington: Learning Media, 2000).
Ministry of Education, Pasifika Education Plan 2013-2017 (Wellington: Ministry of Education, 2012).
Ministry of Education, The New Zealand Curriculum (Wellington: Learning Media, 2007).
Ministry of Education, Guidelines for Cook Islands Maori language programmes: planning guidelines to accompany Developing programmes for teaching PacificIslands languages (Wellington: Learning Media, 2000).
Outcomes and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Plan programmes to reflect and promote Cook Islands language, traditional beliefs, values, and culture, and Christian values.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – child rearing practices; certain kinds of akangateitei anga ite to the metuatane, metuavaine, tuaine, tungane, and tupuna; sharing what you have with others; respect of others in the centre and the community.
Performance criteria
1.1The programmes include Cook Islands Christian values and practices.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – grace, singing, White Sunday, special church days.
1.2The programmes include Cook Islands traditional beliefs and values.
Rangeincludes but is not limited to respect shown for – behaviour, dress code, language.
1.3The programmes include situations where children can learn and practise Cook Islands language, traditional customs, values, and protocols.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – dance, singing, chants, story telling, games, weaving, crafts (tivaevae, making flower ei).
1.4Planning includes consultation with centre staff and the community, and is in accordance with the organisation’s protocol for cultural activities.
Outcome 2
Implement the programmes according to Cook Islands customs and traditions and Te Whāriki principles.
Performance criteria
2.1Implementation of programmes includes facilitation, and demonstrates ability to work together with staff, parents, and children.
Outcome 3
Review the programmes.
Performance criteria
3.1Review identifies whether the programmes’ aims and objectives have been met.
3.2Review identifies the suitability and success of the planned activities for children.
3.3Review includes evidence of consultation with centre staff, parents, and community supporters.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 21 November 2008 / 31 December 2015
Rollover and Revision / 2 / 21 March 2013 / 31 December 2019
Review / 3 / 23 November 2017 / 31 December 2019
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0157
This CMR can be accessed at
NZQA National Qualifications ServicesSSB Code 130301 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018 / / New Zealand Qualifications Aut