Course Objectives
Identify the factors influencing and impacting upon early childhood care and education in Ireland
Recognise the statutory regulations and voluntary regulations that have a direct impact upon early childhood education and care settings
Understand and interpret social policy and its impact upon children and their families
Understand the procedures for dealing with suspected or actual abuse
Understand the principles of equality and its application within an early childhood education or care setting
Project 50%
Assignments ×2 (25% each) = 50
Course Structure
Childcare provision in Ireland
Rights of the Child
Agencies concerned with the welfare of children
Social Policy
Implications of contemporary policy development on early childhood care and education practice
Relevant Irish and EU legislation
National child protection guidelines
Role and responsibilities of the supervisor in ensuring child protection
Child protection policies and procedures within a early childhood education and care setting
Procedures for suspected or actual child abuse
Protocol for claims of abuse against a childcare worker
National equality legislation
Anti-bias childcare practices
Equality Proofing
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