The National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education
Introduction
This section contains various resources to support you in working with Síolta. These include information sources such as libraries, websites and a variety of publications. Where appropriate, we have linked these resources to the Standards for which they have most relevance.
Every effort has been made to ensure that all the references listed are current and easily available. Please bear in mind that this list of resources is not exhaustive and you may find others in the course of your own work. We would appreciate your feedback on the resources listed here and suggestions for inclusion in future editions of Síolta.
Full-text Síolta Documents
Introduction Handbook
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Full & Part-time Daycare User Manual
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Infant Classes User Manual
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Childminding User Manual
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Sessional Services User Manual
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Pillars of Research
1. Insights on Quality
A National Review of Policy, Practice and Research Relating to Quality in Early Childhood Care and Education in Ireland 1990-2004
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2. Making Connections
A Review of International Policies, Practices and Research Relating to Quality in Early Childhood Care and Education
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3. Early Childhood in Ireland
Evidence and Perspectives
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4. Talking About Quality
Report of a Consultation Process on Quality in Early Childhood Care and Education
Download Full Report as an Adobe PDF document [973 Kb]
Download Executive Summary as an Adobe PDF document [998 Kb]
Supporting Materials
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Click here to view Síolta Research Digests >>
Click here to view Síolta - A Guide for Parents >>
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