Our Services
We provide a range of services, continually evolving to meet the diverse needs of the children and whaanau choosing to access our support. Not all children receive all services we offer - rather, we work together with whaanau to tailor the services for tamariki, based on the goals and aspirations of parents/whaanau and the individual needs of the child.
Early intervention Support
Wana Tamariki Early Intervention service enables tamariki and whaanau to grow and develop in all areas of their everyday lives. This means we work with families in their home, and at their child’s early childhood centre.
Our Early Intervention Specialist Services support day to day actions and engagement, supporting the child to participate in daily routines and Early Childhood Education.
We can also help with Transition to School , including support in looking at schooling options and applications completed when ongoing needs indicate eligibility.
Child Development Services
Our Child Development services provide a range of therapy and specialist input. Tamariki and whaanau are provided with support, knowledge and practical skills to support their child across all environments.
Our Practitioners use a range of Assessments to identify the correct intervention, which is then documented to form an individual plan for learning and support. Additional supports including Speech & Language Therapy, resources and equipment are provided as needs indicate, as well as referral for access to additional community or medical services.
We provide individual Child Development therapy sessions for you and your child (1:1) based on your ability to access our centre and the child’s needs. We provide in home visits for equipment and support
Specialised ECE group sessions
Wana Tamariki also offers a licenced Early Childhood Centre. Our specialised classes extend and encourage a child’s ability to be independent, socialise and enjoy play with peers.
Classes are structured and aim to bring extended learning experiences to the child through Individualised Education Plans, well-planned curriculum and an abundance of resources. Our specialised preschool classes focus on skills to support the transition to school. Early numeracy, literacy, pre-writing skills, routine, and self-care skills are incorporated into topics to extend children’s awareness of the world around them. Additional activities including music, yoga, and sensory stories are provided to run in conjunction with the daily schedule.
It is a beneficial learning environment for children with mild to moderate needs who may have missed earlier intervention and are lagging behind in achieving developmental milestones.