The Department of Education Inspectorate has invited all city and county childcare committees to support a national consultation process on the development of their inspection model for centre based early learning and care provision for children aged from birth to six years. We are delighted to participate in this by arranging consultation workshops for all early years’ professionals working in all Early Learning and Care settings in South Dublin.
At the workshop you will have an opportunity to review the draft content of the education inspection quality framework and the different aspects of the inspection processes. You will be able to discuss these with colleagues across your county and provide direct commentary and feedback to the Department of Education Inspectorate.
Before attending the consultation session you and your colleagues may wish to view the footage of the Launch of the Consultation for Early Years Education Birth to Six. It is not mandatory that you view this footage but you will find the video at the following link:
https://www.gov.ie/en/consultation/eb93f-early-years-consultation/
On the webpage you will also find the Draft Revised Guide to Early Years Education Inspection (EYEI) and an online survey which you may use, in addition to sharing your views at the workshop, to provide your own individual feedback
https://dessurveys.education.gov.ie/surveys/eyei-birth-to-6
You can also submit your views and feedback through the following email address: EYEInspectorate@education.gov.ie
Westmeath CCC are looking forward to meeting you to discuss this important development by the Department of Education Inspectorate. Your views are critical to ensuring that the Department of Education Early Years Inspections are relevant, authentic and most importantly supportive of the delivery of high quality early childhood education for children aged from birth to six years.
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https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/de-consultation-session-westmeath-tickets-324119519207
