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Early Years Welcome Publication of 0-6 Strategy

Published on: 25/06/2010

Early Years - the organisation of young children welcomed today's publication of the 0-6 strategy.

Early Years, Chief Executive Siobhan Fitzpatrick commented:

"We are delighted at the publication of the 0-6 strategy for consultation. We realise that there is more work to be done. We look forward to working with the Department of Education to facilitate consultation and build upon the detail."

"We have long campaigned for the publication of a government strategy that aims to support the highest standards in child development and education for young children in Northern Ireland. Early Years have been helping lead the development of quality education and care and improve outcomes for young children, across Northern Ireland. We believe that the implementation of a strategy will support this work"

The strategy published by the Department of Education, outlines the Education Minister's own plans for the care and education of young children aged 0-6 across Northern Ireland.

Early Years - the organisation for young children is the leading provider of support services for local playgroups, day-care settings and parent and toddler groups. With almost 1,000 members, delivering services to 30,000 children that provide support to ensure that young children are in settings that provide the highest possible level of care. It provides training and leadership on child development and education areas based upon the latest research and international best practice.

Copies of the letter of notification, the consultation document: "Early Years (0-6) Strategy", the Evidence Based Paper and the consultation response booklet can be viewed using the links below.

Circular of notification

Circular to Principals and Boards of Governors (English) PDF 37KB

Consultation document

Early Years (0-6) Strategy (English) PDF 975KB

Response booklet

Early Years (0-6) Strategy Consultation Response Booklet (English) PDF 414KB

Evidence Based Paper

Evidence Based Paper PDF 661KB

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