Overview
The High/Scope approach to early learning is derived from development principles. Firmly rooted in practice, it has been researched, developed and shaped by new knowledge and understanding over a 40 year period.
Lifetime Effects: The High/Scope Perry Preschool Project
The High/Scope Educational research Foundation published its 40 year research in November 2004. This long term study shows the effects of a high quality early years care and education programme on low income three and four year old children. At age 40 adults who had participated in the High/Scope programme were shown to have higher earnings, be more likely to stay in employment, have higher academic achievement and to have committed fewer crimes than those in the non programme group. Overall the study shows that for every $1 invested in this preschool programme the overall return to society is over $17.
Download a copy of The High/Scope Perry Preschool Study Through Age 40 - in pdf format
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High/Scope provides training for early years teachers, pre-school practitioners, Sure Start projects, those working with under threes, foster carers, childminders and parents.
Consultancy Service
High/Scope trainers can provide support and advice plus a range of resources for those interested in developing or introducing the High/Scope approach into their services.
Cluster Group Sessions
These are organised regularly in local areas to enable existing High/Scope practitioners to meet together for peer support and to access new learning about the High/Scope approach. Cluster groups further extend knowledge and understanding of the High/Scope approach for practitioners.
High/Scope Ireland employs a team of High/Scope endorsed trainers throughout Ireland.
High/Scope Resources
A wide range of books, posters and videos are available through our Information Centre.
The High/Scope Ireland Institute
The Institute was established in 1999 and brings together representatives from the voluntary, statutory, independent and community sectors in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland who wish to enhance the quality of early childhood care and education through the High/Scope approach.
The High/Scope approach is a means of combating social disadvantage and promoting social inclusion in the most disadvantaged communities of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
If you would like to learn more about the High/Scope approach and the training courses available please contact:
Patricia Curran
Administrator
Early Years - the organisation for young children
6c Wildflower Way
Apollo Road
Boucher Road
Belfast
BT12 6TA
T +44 (0)28 9066 2825
F +44 (0)28 9038 1270