PROVIDERS
Service Providers Representatives
Síolta
Multicultural Bulletin Calendar
Voice & Choice Programme
Service Providers Representatives
There are two service provider reps on the committee one from the community sector and one from the private sector. Their role is to represent provider's concerns to the committee and to feed back to providers through Network meetings. The reps are
Both can be contacted through the OCCC office on 057 91 35878 or by Email
Siolta
Síolta - The National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education in Ireland.
Many of you will be aware that the Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education has been closed since November 208 and has been part moved to the Early Years Education Policy Unit in the OMCYA.
As a result of this change, Síolta will undergo a period of change. For the first part of 2009 Offaly County Childcare Commitee will continue to deliver the introduction workshops on the Standards.
2009 Workshops on Siolta Standards are proposed as follows:
Workshop 1: Transitions and Identity and Belonging
The remining two workshops for 2009 will explore some of the following stanards: Community Involvement, Legislation and Regulation, Professional Practice, Planning and Evaluation, Organisation, Consultation, Health and Welfare.
While the CECDE has ceased operation their webiste is still operational and contains the introductory handbook, four manuals, and a complementary Resources section.
'All Different, All Equal' - Multicultural Bulletin
There will be three issues of the multi-cultural Bulletin in 2009, in Jnaury, April and September. The aim of the bulletins is to provide information and suggestions for activities to support multiculturalism in the childcare setting.
Each issue contains general information on various countries along with a calendar detailing dates and festivals that will be taking place around the world. Included also are tips, information, crafts, games and recipes on a focus ethnic group.
Voice & Choice Programme
During 2008 the Afterschool Forum concentrated on topics from the Voice and Choice Framework for Afterschool Services. In 2009 the forum will continue to explore the Framework, with the first topic for 2009 examining 'Physical Wellbeing'.
The next forum meeting takes place on 27 May at 7.30pm. Venue to be confirmed.
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