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

Amy Lynch Fairgreen Community Preschool

Mireille Passchier from Sunflowers Montessori

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 two issues of the multi-cultural Bulletin in 2010, in June 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 and 2009 the Afterschool Forum concentrated on topics from the Voice and Choice Framework for Afterschool Services. In 2010 the forum will continue to explore the Framework, with one to one facilitated sessions with Afterschool Services.

For more information contact Offaly County Childcare Committee