Introduce the project and provide a brief outline of the childcare sector in Ireland. Make reference to how the sector has developed and changed including reasons for change.
Outline government influences and initiatives on the childcare sector in Ireland and demonstrate their application to the early year’s sector. Include specific programs that support children’s development.
Provide a summary of the legislative issues that apply to the childcare sector in Ireland. You must demonstrate their application to the early years sector and how they have supported the creation of a quality early childcare practice in Ireland. Include regulation of services and other quality initiatives.
Outline your understanding of Social Policy.
Select one area of social policy relating to the ECCE sector that has positively affected children’s early development and education in Ireland. Discuss the opportunities this policy affords to families and children. Critically evaluate the research findings of your chosen area of social policy.
Provide appropriate and justified recommendations in response to research and findings on how this area can be further improved/implemented on a national level.
Compile a list of logical conclusions. This should include identifying your learning goals and how this policy will assist others in identifying learning goals within the context of the social, legal, and health framework for ECCE settings which may include further training.