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High/Scope Ireland Membership

Membership of High/Scope Ireland entitles you to:

  • Access to a professional organisation with ongoing professional development opportunities
  • International links with High/Scope institutes around the world
  • Networking, lobbying and influencing opportunities on an all-Ireland basis
  • Three copies of the High/Scope Ireland newsletter per year
  • Yearly updates on High/Scope research and news
  • Special membership rates for High/Scope publications, videos and training materials

As a High/Scope Ireland member you will also become a member of the anchor organisation, Early Years – the organisation for young children. Benefits include:

  • Preferential rates or discounts with a number of companies, including transaction fee free banking with Northern Bank (subject to availability; geographical restrictions may apply).
  • Regular contact with an Early Years Mentor who will act as a point of contact within the organisation.
  • 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, videos 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 accredited 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.

We have developed corporate links with the following companies, all of whom offer preferential rates or discounts to Early Years members:

Lockton – Reduced insurance premiums

Northern Bank – Transaction fee free banking

Monkeynastix – Preferential rates on courses in education movement

NES Arnold – Discounted rates on educational and play equipment

Playdale – Discounted rates on equipment for outdoor play areas

Chambers Coach Hire – NEW for 2007/2008 – Discount on coach hire bookings

Please note – all of these benefits are subject to availability. Geographic restrictions may apply.

You can download a High/Scope Ireland Membership Form here.

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