HighScope Ireland Membership

"Active participatory learning will empower children and adults to develop their full potential and contribute meaningfully as citizens".

Guiding Principles of HighScope Ireland

• Active, participatory learning in supportive environments
  is conducive to the growth and strengthening of open democratic societies.
• There are universal principles
  that apply to the active learning and development of all children from birth through adulthood.
• Consistent support and respect
  for personal decision-making strengthens the individual's personal effectiveness and social responsibility.
• Children and adults learn best when they are engaged
  in planning, carrying out and reflecting on their experiences.
• A variety of developmentally related active learning
  experiences contributes to the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of children and adults.
• All children and adults are entitled to care and education
  practices that maximise their human potential.
• A theoretical framework based on scientific research
  contributes to the development of effective education and social policies and programmes.
• Working in partnership
  with children, parents, practitioners and policy makers empowers children and adults.
• The HighScope approach is a means of combating
  social disadvantage and promoting social inclusion in the most disadvantaged communities of RoI and Northern Ireland.
• Ongoing training, professional development and support
  promotes reflective practice and personal development.

HighScope Ireland Membership

Membership of HighScope Ireland entitles you to:

• Access to a professional organisation with ongoing professional development opportunities
• International links with HighScope institutes around the world
• Networking, lobbying and influencing opportunities on an all-Ireland basis
• Copies of the Early Years newsletter
• Yearly updates on HighScope research and news
• Special membership rates for HighScope publications, DVDs and training materials
• Access to the exclusive member login area of our website
• Access to our HighScope Accreditation scheme for playgroups and daycares

As a HighScope Ireland member you will also become a member of the anchor organisation, Early Years - the organisation for young children. Benefits include:

• The opportunity for PEEP/ECCE groups to avail of our Early Years Specialist Support Service.
• Preferential rates or discounts with a number of companies, including discount on banking transaction fees with Northern Bank (subject to availability; geographical restrictions may apply).
• Access to friendly, practical and accessible information, advice and publications.
• Full access to Early Years' Information and Resource Centre and a members' discount of up to 80% on publications, DVDs and training materials.
• Opportunities to attend specialist training courses, delivered by experienced tutors, to develop skills in your setting and community. Training opportunities range from one-day events to year-long implementation courses.
• Generous discounts and preferential booking for all Early Years-run events.
• Opportunities to influence the future direction of Early Years and the early years sector by being eligible to vote at the annual Early Years conference and AGM.
• Access to a strong lobbying organisation with the aim of influencing policy on behalf of young children and their families.
• Receiving a copy of our annual report.
• Copies of the Early Years newsletter throughout the year giving up to date information on developments in childcare practice and HighScope.
• Access to support at a local level for our Branch network in Northern Ireland.
• The option of having details of your setting made available to parents seeking childcare. This may include access via an online search.