You Teach Me not to Talk to Strangers
How often do we teach children not to talk to strangers – whilst offering up their images to strangers every day on publicly accessible social media platforms. In their early…
Early Education Blogs, Articles & Practice Bytes
MOSAIC eLibrary
Whether you are an early childhood service provider, an educator, a student or a parent, our eLibrary houses a variety of information relating to early childhood practice, regulation and policy in one easy to access location. Choose the section you are interested in and click to download or view the information you need.
Special Educational Needs
An Epilepsy Resource for Pre-Schools, Schools and Colleges
‘Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs to make Successful Transitions’ – is a guide written by the National Council for Special Education and contains Practical Transition Guidelines for Pre-Schools and Schools
Child Health and Well-being
Your child’s immunisation. A guide for parents
Sammy’s Guide provides parents with information to support healthy conversations with children and teenagers about bodies, sexuality and relationships. A range of age-appropriate books are accessible in each of the Donegal Libraries and Taobh Tíre points to support age related conversations with children as questions arise. This innovative project was developed by Donegal Youth Service and the Donegal Library Service, and supported by HSE Health Promotion & Improvement in 2018
New healthy eating guidelines for children aged 1 to 4 years
GOV.IE and MyChild.ie
Government Policy
Better Outcomes Brighter Futures Summary
Action Plan on School Aged Childcare (2017)
Strengthening Early Childhood Education and Care in Ireland 2021
Nurturing Skills: The Workforce Plan for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare 2022-2028
12-MONTH REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL CHILDCARE SCHEME 2021
Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017)
AIM Access and Inclusion Model: Policy on the Operation of the Access and Inclusion Model (2016)
First 5, A Whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and Their Families 2019-2028
National Childcare Scheme
For more information:
– Go to ncs.gov.ie;
– Contact the Parent Centre on 01 906 8530 open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday,;
– Or, contact your local County/City Childcare Committee (CCC).
Educators & Pedagogy
Using a Key Person approach (Aistear)
The Key Person Booklet (Barnardos)
Aistear Tipsheet: Suggested Activities for Pre-Schools to Support Positive Transitions to School underpinned by Aistear.
‘Ambitions for Transitions: A Guide to Support Every Child’s Progression from Early Years Services to Primary School’ – is an excellent resource pack that includes suggestions and resources for the family, pre-schools and primary schools in Ireland
Mo Scéal Pre-School to School Transition Templates
National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare Services (DCEDIY 2020)
Periodicals
Ireland’s Yearbook of Education 2018 2019 – Early Childhood
Ebook – Childlinks – Suicide and Families (Issue 2, 2011)
Ebook – ChildLinks (Issue 3, 2015) Children and Inequality
Ebook – ChildLinks (Issue 1, 2018) Trauma
Ebook – Childlinks (Issue 2, 2014) Parental Mental Health
Ebook – ChildLinks (Issue 1, 2017) The Home Learning Environment
Ebook – ChildLinks – Men in Early Years Care and Education (Issue 1, 2012)
Ebook – ChildLinks (Issue 3, 2013) Equality and Diversity in Early Childhood Care and Education
Ebook – ChildLinks – Inspections in Early Childhood Education and Care
Ebook – ChildLinks (Issue 3, 2017) Professionalisation of the Early Years Sector
Ebook – ChildLinks (Issue 1, 2015) Language Development in the Early Years
Ebook – ChildLinks – Children with Additional Needs (Issue 3, 2012)
Ebook – ChildLinks – The Implementation of Aistear (Issue 2, 2013)
Ebook – ChildLinks – Children and the Arts (Issue 2, 2019)
Ebook – ChildLinks – Diverse Families (Issue 2 – 2018)
Ebook – ChildLinks – Bullying (Issue 1, 2013)
Ebook – ChildLinks (Issue 2, 2017) Empathy
Ebook – ChildLinks – Children and the Digital World (Issue 3, 2018)
Ebook – ChildLinks – Infant Mental Health (Issue 2, 2012)
Ebook – ChildLinks – Childrens Risky Play (Issue 3, 2011)
Ebook – ChildLinks – Parenting Support Programmes (Issue 3, 2019)
Ebook – ChildLinks (Issue 1, 2014) Children’s Health
Parents & Family
COPING WITH DEATH – for parents/grandparents of children 6-12
Early Years Inspectorate inspection reports for a Tusla registered early childhood service
COVID-19 Supporting Parents and Families through theDays and Weeks Ahead
AIM Access and Inclusion Model for Parents
