In the last number of weeks, early years services received a copy of the ‘Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF)’. The Quality and Regulatory Framework is Tusla’s interpretation of the requirements for compliance with the Early Years Services Regulations (2016). These requirements are based on best evidence drawn from national and international sources of the peer-reviewed, […]
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Quality & Governance Coordinator to join our team at Busy Kids Creches. Busy Kids Creche is a dynamic and diverse place to work. We have 4 Creches located in Lucan, Limerick and Athlone. At Busy Kids we have a strong team focus ensuring that we live up to […]
The role of the Quality Mentor is to work directly with the early year’s services to build their capacity to deliver high quality, inclusive early childhood care and education for children and families. The work will be guided by the principles and standards of Síolta: The National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Aistear: […]
Through the inspection, the EYEI inspection and FTI are graded using two different continuums. Under the EYEI inspection, there are five areas Excellent Provision that is excellent is exemplary in meeting the needs of children. Very good Provision that is very good is highly effective in meeting the needs of children. Good Provision that is […]
Role Description: As Quality Manager you are responsible for ensuring the quality of our centres is kept at the highest possible standard by carrying out internal audit checks on our Early Years, Pre-School and After School childcare centres. You are responsible for mentoring recent Level 8 graduates and identifying any training needs specific to their […]
We have a Full Time opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our long established team in Parkside Childcare, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. Key responsibilities include but not limited to: Delivering high-quality care and learning opportunities for the children in our care. Implementation of the Aistear Curriculum while upholding the Siolta Standards. […]
Garda Vetting Policy Under Garda vetting legislation, the Childcare Regulations and Children First, every person who works directly with children, must have completed Garda vetting before they start work in an early years service. The early years service must also have a Garda Vetting Policy under their Recruitment Policy, which outlines the Garda vetting procedure […]
Early Times Weekly Vol 119 – 30 October September Learning Story winner, Halloween – a trick or a treat?, Quality Regulatory Framework access… _______________________________ Early Times Weekly Vol 118 – 23 October PAYE Modernisation, DES Inspection update, membership renewal reminder… _______________________________ Early Times Weekly Vol 117 – 16 October Budget 2019, […]