RESOURCE LIBRARY
Information Packs
DVD/Video
Publications
Magazines
Newsletters
Childrens Book
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Registration is free of charge.
- The Resource Centre opening hours are:
Tuesday to Thursday 2.00-5.30 pm. Friday 10.00 am - 1.30 pm.
Resources can be borrowed outside of these hours by prior arrangement with
staff. - Any person or service wishing to borrow from the Resource Centre must fill
in a registration form in advance. - Books and information on childcare may be accessed and borrowed by parents, people undertaking childcare courses (Individual Membership), Parent & Toddler Groups, Childminders, Playgroups, After-school Projects and Daycare Services (Service Membership).
- Equipment may be borrowed by the following, on condition that they produce proof of appropriate insurance: Parent & Toddler Groups, Childminders, Playgroups, After-school Projects and Daycare Services. (Service Membership only).
- Books - A deposit of €5 will be required which will be refunded upon return.
- Equipment – A deposit of €20 will be required which will be refunded upon return.
- Deposits may not be returned if equipment is badly damaged – (normal wear and tear is excluded).
- Damage to books/equipment must be reported upon return.
- Any resource borrowed must be returned to the Resource Centre within four weeks of the date borrowed.
Information Packs |
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| Offaly Co Childcare Committee - Information Pack for Potential Providers | Offaly County Childcare Committee | Provider Information |
| Offaly County Childcare Committee - Information Pack For Parents | Offaly County Childcare Committee | Parent Information |
| Information Pack - | Barnardos | Adoption & Fostering |
| Information Pack - | Barnardos | Bullying |
| Information Pack - | Barnardos | Child Development |
| Information Pack - | Barnardos | Child Protection |
| Information Pack - | Barnardos | Children's Rights |
| Information Pack - | Barnardos | Daycare |
| Information Pack - | Barnardos | Diversity |
| Information Pack - | Barnardos | Domestic Violence |
| Information Pack - | Barnardos | Food & Nutrition |
| Information Pack - | Barnardos | Health & Safety |
| Information Pack - | Barnardos | Marital Breakdown |
| Information Pack - | Barnardos | Play |
| Information Pack - | Barnardos | Special Needs |
DVD/Video | |||
| TITLE | AUTHOR(S) | CATEGORY | |
| Autism - An Introduction | The Irish Society for Autism | Additional Needs | |
| Premises: Design Features in Childcare Services | Border Counties Childcare Network | Service Development | |
| School’s Out – A Practice Manual for Providers | Limerick City Childcare Committee | Quality Improvement | |
| Watoto - Children from Around the World - A resource for pre-school educators | Trocaire | Diversity |
Publications |
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| TITLE | AUTHOR(S) | CATEGORY |
| Autism in the Early Years - a Practical Guide | The Irish Society for Autism | Additional Needs |
| Children's Books for Special Needs Growing Up | Barnardos | Additional Needs |
| Good Practice in Caring for Young Children with Special Needs | Dare Angela & O'Donovan Margaret | Additional Needs |
| On Target - An Audit of Provision of Services Targeting Disadvantage and Special Needs Among Children From Birth to Six Years In Ireland | CECDE - Duignan M T Fallon J | Additional Needs |
| Children with Autism - A Booklet for Brothers & Sisters | The Irish Society for Autism | Additional Needs |
| A Different Kind of Discipline | Humphries Tony | Behaviour Management |
| Beyond Toddlerdom- Keeping 12-15 Yr olds on the Rails | Green Dr. Christopher | Behaviour Management |
| Bringing up Responsible Children | Sharry John | Behaviour Management |
| It Can Get Better - Dealing with Common Behavioural Problems in Young Autistic Children with Autism | The Irish Society for Autism | Behaviour Management |
| Someone to Talk To - A Handbook on Childhood Bereavement | Barnardos - Donnelly Pat | Bereavement |
| Starting a Business in Ireland - A Comprehensive Guide & Directory | O'Keefe Brian | Business Development |
| Starting Your Own Business - A Workbook - 2nd Edition | Immink Ron & O'Kane Brian | Business Development |
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We Like This Place - Guidelines for Best Practice in the Design of Childcare Facilities |
Compiled by NCNA under contract to ADM | Business Development |
| Child Protection Guidelines for Nursery Workers | NCNA | Child Protection |
| To Do or Not to Do - Ethical Practice Guidelines | N.C.N.A. Smith J | Child Protection |
| Be Aware of Self Esteem | Irish Safety Books Ltd | Child Protection |
| Children First Summary - National Guidelines for the Protection & Welfare of Children | Department of Health & Children | Child Protection |
| Child Safety Handbook | Midland Health Board | Child Protection |
| Our Children First - A Parents to the National Child Protection Guidelines | Barnardos - Fox Geraldine | Child Protection |
| Unaccompanied Minors - an Information Booklet | Centre for Social and Educational Research DIT -King Dervla ( Barnardos) | Child Protection |
| Valuing Childhood - Cherishing Children (12year Strategy) | Barnardos | Child Protection |
| A Handbook for Babysitters & Parents | Irish Red Cross | Childcare |
| Child Care & Early Education | Bruce Tina &Meggitt Carolyn | Childcare |
| Helping Young Children to Develop - 2nd Edition | Harding Jackie & Meldon-Smith Liz | Childcare |
| Raising Boys | Biddulph Steve | Childcare |
| 7 Steps to Choosing a Nursery - A Parents Guide | National Children’s Nursery Association | Childcare |
| Childminding - A Guide for Parents | Midland Health Board/ Offaly CCC | Childcare |
| Complete Baby & Childcare | Stoppard Dr. Miriam | Childcare |
| The Great Ormond St. New Baby & Childcare Book | Aynsley-Green Prof. A. - Great Ormond Street | Childcare |
| Eist' Respecting diversity in early childhood care, education and training | Murray Colette & O'Doherty Annie | Diversity |
| Respect - education without Prejudice a Challenge for Early Years Educators in Ireland | Pavee Point | Diversity |
| Children's Approaches to Learning | IPPA, The Early Childhood Organisation | Education/Child Development |
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International Journal of Early Childhood |
Journal of OMEP | Education/Child Development |
| Supporting Learning in Early Childhood Services | IPPA, The Early Childhood Organisation | Education/Child Development |
| The Absorbent Mind | Montessori Maria - The Clio Montessori Series | Education/Child Development |
| The Discovery of the Child | Montessori Maria - The Clio Montessori Series | Education/Child Development |
| The Montessori Method | Montessori Maria | Education/Child Development |
| The Secret of Childhood | Montessori Maria | Education/Child Development |
| To Educate The Human Potential | Montessori Maria - The Clio Montessori Series | Education/Child Development |
| Montessori A Modern Approach | Lillard Paula Polk | Education/Child Development |
| Montessori Read & Write- A Parents Guide to Literacy for Children | Lawrence Lynne | Education/Child Development |
| Montessori Today | Lillard Paula Polk | Education/Child Development |
| Observing Children - A Practical Guide | Sharman C, Cross W and Vennis D | Education/Child Development |
| How to Make Observations and Assessments - 2nd Edition | Harding Jackie & Meldon-Smith Liz | Education/Child Development |
| Education/Child Development | Hainstock Elizabeth G | Education/Child Development |
| Partners in Education | Offaly Centre for Independent Living | Education/Child Development |
| Early Years Care Education: Key Issues 2nd Edition | O'Hagan Maureen & Smith Maureen | Education/Child Development |
| Early Years Care and Education - Level 3 | Tassoni Penny & Bulman Kath | Education/Child Development |
| Time Together - Parents Guide to Books & Stories | Barnardos in assoc with Cow & Gate | Education/Child Development |
| Quality Childcare in the Workplace - A step-by-step guide for employers | Barnardos- Canavan Angela | Employers Resource |
| Funding Handbook - Directory of Funding & Support for Community & Voluntary Work | May be referenced in office only | Funding |
| General Guidelines for Funding Under the National Development Plan | Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform | Funding |
| Guidelines for Capital Grants for Private Sector Childcare Providers -catering for more than 20 children | Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform | Funding |
| Planning Play and The Early Years | Tassoni Penny & Hucker Karen | Play |
| Power of Play - A Play Curriculum in Action | IPPA, The Early Childhood Organisation- Bruce Tina | Play |
| Ready, Steady, Play - A National Play Policy | National Children's Office | Play |
| Supporting Learning in Early Childhood through a Play Curriculum | IPPA, The Early Childhood Organisation | Play |
| Towards Quality Daycare- Minimum Quality Standards in a Nursery | National Children's Nursery Assoc. Anmar Consultants | Quality Improvement |
| A Guide to Developing Policies & Procedures in a Childcare Setting | ADM Ltd | Quality Improvement |
| A Guide to Good Employment Practice in The Community & Voluntary Sector | Clarke Jane | Quality Improvement |
| After School - A Practice Guide for Providers | Barnardos - Holt Stephanie, Pugh Ester | Quality Improvement |
| After School The Way Forward - Good Practice Guidelines for the Development of a Quality After School Service | National Children’s Nursery Assoc - Pugh Ester | Quality Improvement |
| Best Practice Guidelines for Childminders | Lagan Family Daycare Network | Quality Improvement |
| Defining Your Employment Policies - Templates for New Employers | The Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath County Enterprise Boards | Quality Improvement |
Publications | |||
| TITLE | AUTHOR(S) | CATEGORY | |
| Good Practice Self Assessment Manual - A Personal Resource | National Children's Nursery Association - Kelly Martin | Quality Improvement | |
| Manual for Childcare Providers | Association - Kelly Martin | Quality Improvement | |
| Guidelines on Policies For Childcare Services | IPPA, The Early Childhood Organisation | Quality Improvement | |
| Insights on Quality- A National Review of Policy, Practice and Research Relating to quality in Early Childhood Care & Education in Ireland 1990-2004 |
CEDCE - Duignan M Walsh T | Quality Improvement | |
| Legislation Handbook for Childcare Providers |
Barnardos | Quality Improvement | |
| Making Connections- A review of international Practices and Research Relating to Quality in Early Childhood Care And Education | CECDE - Schonfeld H, Kiernan Dr. G. & Walsh | Quality Improvement | |
| Personnel Practice in Early Years Services – A Guide Revised Edition | Barnardos – Mary Byrne | Quality Improvement | |
| Quality Improvement Programme | IPPA, The Early Childhood Organisation | Quality Improvement | |
| Supporting Quality - Guidelines for Best Practice in Early Childhood Services 2nd edition | May be referenced in office only Barnardos - French Geraldine | Quality Improvement | |
| An Audit of Research on Early Childhood Care & Education in Ireland 1990-2003 | Centre for Early Childhood Development & Education (CEDCE) - Walsh Thomas | Research/ Reports | |
| Annual Report & Accounts 2004 | Area Development Management Ltd | Research/ Reports | |
| Centre for Early Childhood Development & Education - Review 2002/2003 | CEDCE - Centre for Early Childhood Development & Education - | Research/ Reports | |
| Childcare Census Report -2003 | Offaly County Childcare Committee | Research/ Reports | |
| Developing Childcare in Ireland | Dept of Justice Equality and Law Reform | Research/ Reports | |
| Evaluation of Social Inclusion Co-ordination Mechanism - Oct 2003 | E.U. Commission Support | Research/ Reports | |
| MAGAZINES | ||
| TITLE | DATE | PUBLISHER |
| Alana | 2003-Winter | CECDE |
| Alana | 2004-Spring | CECDE |
| Alana | 2004-Summer | CECDE |
| Alana | 2004-Autumn | CECDE |
| Alana | 2003-Winter | CECDE |
| Building Blocks | Childcare Services EOCP | |
| Caring for Children | 2004-Nov | Nat. Children's Nursery Assoc |
| Childcare.ie | 2004-Oct/Nov | The Childcare Directory |
| Childcare.ie | 2004/5 Jan | The Childcare Directory |
| Childcare.ie | 2005-Feb/Mar | The Childcare Directory |
| Childcare.ie | 2005-Feb/Mar | The Childcare Directory |
| Childcare.ie | 2005 May | The Childcare Directory |
| Childcare.ie | 2005 July | The Childcare Directory |
| Childlinks | 2005 July | The Childcare Directory |
| Childlinks | 2004-Spring | Barnardos |
| Childlinks | 2004-Summer | Barnardos |
| NCNA News | 2003-Summer | Nat. Children's Nursery Assoc |
| NCNA News | 2003-Autumn | Nat. Children's Nursery Assoc |
| NCNA News | 2004- Nov | Nat. Children's Nursery Assoc |
| St. Nicholas Montessori Teachers Assoc of Ireland | 2004-Feb | St. Nicholas Montessori Teachers Assoc of Ireland |
| Newsletters | |||
| Bulletin | 2004 - Mar | Nat. Children's Nursery Assoc | |
| Childminding Ireland - Newsletter | 2005 - March | Childminding Ireland | |
| Offaly County Childcare Committee Newsletter | 1st Edition | Offaly County Childcare Committee |
| CHILDREN'S BOOKS | |||
| TITLE | AUTHOR(S) | CATEGORY[/b[ | |
| Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp | Fantasy Land Fairytales | Children's Library | |
| Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland | Fantasy Land Fairytales | Children's Library | |
| Anna's Six Wishes | Cruicshank Margrit | Children's Library | |
| Circling the Triangle | Cruicshank Margrit | Children's Library | |
| Don’t Dawdle Dorothy | Cruicshank Margrit Harvey Amanda | Children's Library | |
| Down by the POND | Cruickshank Margrit & Saunders Dave | Children's Library | |
| Irish Myth's & Legends | Daly Rita and Willey Bee | Children's Library | |
| Postman Pat - Misses the Show | Cunliffe John | Children's Library | |
| S.K.U.N.K And the Bride of Dracula | Cruicshank Margrit | Children's Library | |
| S.K.U.N.K and the Freak Flood Fiasco | Cruicshank Margrit | Children's Library | |
| S.K.U.N.K And the Nuclear Waste Plot | Cruicshank Margrit | Children's Library | |
| S.K.U.N.K and the Ozone Conspiracy | Cruicshank Margrit | Children's Library | |
| S.K.U.N.K and the Splitting Earth | Cruicshank Margrit | Children's Library | |
| KHF Community Matters | 2005 - April | Magazines | |
| Tales of Wonder and Magic | Doherty, B and Wijngaard, J. | Children's Library | |
| The Hutchinson Treasury of Fairy Tales | Lewis Naomi | Children's Library | |
| The Hutchinson Treasury of Children's Poetry | Children's Library | ||
| Treasury of Stories to Read Aloud | Schulman Janet | Children's Library | |
| The Little Bear Stories | Waddell Martin & Firth Barbara | Children's Library | |
| The Little Mermaid | Fantasy Land Fairytales | Children's Library | |
| The Wizard of Oz | Fantasy Land Fairytales | Children's Library | |
| The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids | Fantasy Land Fairytales | Children's Library | |
| We're Going to Feed the Ducks | Cruicshank Margrit Harvey Amanda | Children's Library | |
| Guide to Books for 0-5 Year-Olds | Barnardos in assoc with Cow & Gate |
For more information contact Offaly County Childcare Committee
