The Reggio Children Project 2023, funded by National Pyjama Day
What is the Reggio Children project 2023, funded by National Pyjama Day?
Early Childhood Ireland’s National Pyjama Day is the largest one-day fundraising event organised by the Early Years and School Age Care sector in Ireland. Now in its 19th year, the event has raised more than €3.7 million for charities that support babies and young children. Over 65,000 children at 1,300 settings across Ireland participate in National Pyjama Day each year. The funds raised on National Pyjama Day 2022 are supporting autism charity AsIAm and our new member project, inspired by Reggio Children.
The Reggio Children project 2023, funded by National Pyjama Day aims to facilitate collaborations between educators and children and between educators and policymakers.
It will deliver three interconnected activities, including:
1. A Reggio Emilia Study Tour for 23 members of Early Childhood Ireland in April
2. A week-long event in participation with Reggio Children in Ireland in May, with a focus on ‘quality in education’ aimed at Early Childhood Ireland’s members, stakeholders and policy makers, to include setting visits and seminars
3. A bespoke eLearning toolkit for members of Early Childhood Ireland available from September, inspired by the collaboration between Early Childhood Ireland and Reggio Children
About Early Childhood Ireland
Early Childhood Ireland is the leading children’s advocacy and membership organisation. We work in partnership with our members to achieve quality experiences for every child in Early Years and School Age Care settings. We advocate for an effective and inclusive Early Years and School Age Care system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services.
About Reggio Children
Early Childhood Ireland is a member of the Reggio Children International Network, which includes representatives from countries around the world, and we represent the Republic of Ireland. The network contributes to disseminating the Reggio Emilia approach and supports international dialogue and the work of Reggio Children.
What is the purpose of this study tour with Reggio Children on the Reggio Emilia Approach?
The purpose of the funded study tour is to provide Early Childhood Ireland members with a unique continuous professional learning opportunity. Members will have time to reflect, explore and investigate the values and concepts of the Reggio Emilia approach and how it relates to their current practice.
Early Childhood Ireland's Podcast
In this episode of Early Childhood Ireland’s Podcast you can listen to Orlagh Doyle, from Carraig Briste and Killegney, in Wexford, and Anne Warren, from The Learning Tree in Dublin, chat about their recent study visit to Reggio Emilia. They discuss their experiences in the Infant and Toddler and Preschool settings in the city and how they plan to implement their learning in their own settings.
Programme Information
Members travel from Sunday, 16 April to Friday, 21 April 2023.
⦁ A welcome bag
⦁ An online reservation area with information and materials
⦁ 36 hours of professional development. This includes theoretical sessions of lectures and presentation of projects and experiences with teachers, pedagogistas and atelieristas of the Infant-toddler Centres and Preschools of Reggio Emilia
⦁ 2 hours of the atelier at the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre
⦁ Bus transportation, when required by the programme
⦁ English-Italian translation, when required by the programme
⦁ Coffee breaks and five buffet lunches at ‘Pause: Atelier of Tastes’
Before
⦁ Pay non-refundable commitment fee
⦁ Make sure all travel documents are up to date
⦁ Be available to attend all preparation meetings (online)
⦁ Participate in an Early Childhood Ireland evaluation of the study tour (before and after)
⦁ Signed permission for videos and photographs to be taken of participants (for promotional purposes)
During
⦁ Be respectful of Reggio Children and other travellers
⦁ Include the official hashtag if posting about the event on social media
⦁ Be on time and attend all meetings
⦁ Follow Reggio Children’s visitor guidelines
⦁ Fill in a daily reflection sheet for Early Childhood Ireland
⦁ Signed permission for videos and photographs to be taken of participants
After
⦁ Share reflections of experiences of this study tour through submitting a blog, magazine article and/or be part of Early Childhood Ireland’s podcast
⦁ Join or start a community peer learning group in your area
⦁ Share practice with other educators in your setting
⦁ Be available to attend an end-of-study tour meeting (online)
⦁ Participate in an Early Childhood Ireland evaluation of the study tour (before and after)
⦁ Signed permission for videos and photographs to be taken of participants (for Early Childhood Ireland’s promotional purposes)
Successful applicants will be obligated to pay a €250 non-refundable commitment fee. Once the place is accepted, bank transfer details will be sent to the successful applicant.
The study fund will cover the following:
⦁ Flights
⦁ Transport from the airport to the hotel in Reggio Emilia
⦁ Reggio Emilia tour, to include lunch
⦁ Hotel accommodation and breakfast
⦁ Travel insurance
(Note: transport to and from Irish airport and evening meals are the responsibility of the applicant.)
| Application deadline: | Friday, 10 February 2023 |
| Applicant notification: | From Friday, 17 February 2023 |
| Non-refundable fee/commitment fee: | Friday, 24 February 2023 |
| Study tour: | Monday, 17 April to Friday, 21 2023 |
Applications will be evaluated based on the following:
- Allocated points: 100 points
- Supporting documentation 1: 40 points
- Supporting documentation 2: 40 points
- Supporting documentation 3: 20 points
Applications will be reviewed by judges who come from diverse backgrounds and work across numerous fields.
Approximately 23 funded places will be awarded. The final number is dependent on funding.
Applications will be reviewed by judges who come from diverse backgrounds and work across numerous fields. Any direct contact with the judges concerning your application will result in disqualification.
Reggio Children project 2023, funded by National Pyjama Day application checklist
I have read and signed the applicant declaration
I have uploaded a copy of proof of employment
I have an in-date passport with at least 6 months validity
I am aware of travelling dates and I am available to travel
I am aware of the financial commitments including the commitment fee
On success of my application, I agree to meet all the expectations before, during and after the study tour
More Info
Please email all queries in relation to the Reggio Children project 2023, funded by National Pyjama Day to reggio@earlychildhoodireland.ie
