Career in Childcare
A Career in Childcare
The increased role of women in the labour force in Ireland over the last 20 years has created a new industry and a new requirement for society. Childcare, the paid care of children by people other than their immediate family, has been part of and subject to the changes in Irish society and is increasingly a crucial industry demanding our attention, concern and care. Many of the workers were unqualified and inexperienced due to the lack of legislation and protection covering this sector. Our children are the future of our country; therefore it is imperative that they receive adequate and appropriate care and education to ensure that they grow to become well-balanced individuals. Early education is the first step towards achieving this goal. “www.cym.ie”
Síolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, was developed by the Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills. It was published in 2006, following a three-year developmental process, which involved consultation with more than 50 diverse organisations, representing childcare workers, teachers, parents, policy makers, researchers and other interested parties. Síolta is designed to define, assess and support the improvement of quality across all aspects of practice in early childhood care and education (ECCE) settings where children aged birth to six years are present. Síolta comprises three distinct but interrelated elements, namely Principles, Standards and Components of Quality. The Principles provide the overall vision of the Framework. The Standards, Components and Signposts for Reflection allow for practical application of this vision across all aspect of practice in an ECCE setting. “www.siolta.ie”
Síolta’s Principles:
1)Early childhood is a significant and distinct time in life that must be nurtured, respected, valued and supported in its own right. - Every child needs and has the right to positive
The increased role of women in the labour force in Ireland over the last 20 years has created a new industry and a new requirement for society. Childcare, the paid care of children by people other than their immediate family, has been part of and subject to the changes in Irish society and is increasingly a crucial industry demanding our attention, concern and care. Many of the workers were unqualified and inexperienced due to the lack of legislation and protection covering this sector. Our children are the future of our country; therefore it is imperative that they receive adequate and appropriate care and education to ensure that they grow to become well-balanced individuals. Early education is the first step towards achieving this goal. “www.cym.ie”
Síolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, was developed by the Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills. It was published in 2006, following a three-year developmental process, which involved consultation with more than 50 diverse organisations, representing childcare workers, teachers, parents, policy makers, researchers and other interested parties. Síolta is designed to define, assess and support the improvement of quality across all aspects of practice in early childhood care and education (ECCE) settings where children aged birth to six years are present. Síolta comprises three distinct but interrelated elements, namely Principles, Standards and Components of Quality. The Principles provide the overall vision of the Framework. The Standards, Components and Signposts for Reflection allow for practical application of this vision across all aspect of practice in an ECCE setting. “www.siolta.ie”
Síolta’s Principles:
1)Early childhood is a significant and distinct time in life that must be nurtured, respected, valued and supported in its own right. - Every child needs and has the right to positive