Education
Aistear
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) developed Aistear: the
Early Childhood Curriculum Framework in partnership with the early childhood sector.
Aistear is the early childhood curriculum framework for all children from birth
to six years.
The word Aistear is the Irish word for journey and was chosen because early childhood
marks the beginning of children’s lifelong learning journeys. The framework
can be used as a guide in planning learning experiences in sessional, full and part-time
day care settings, infant classes in primary schools and childminding services.
It can also be used by parents in children’s own homes.
We at EMSC Montessori LTD implement the Aistear Curriculum in our crèche.
Síolta
Síolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, was developed
by the Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education on behalf of the Department
of Education and Skills. It was published in 2006.
Síolta is designed to define, assess and support the improvement of quality across
all aspects of practice in early childhood care and education (ECCE) settings where
children aged birth to six years are present. These settings include:
- Full and Part-time Daycare
- Childminding
- Sessional services
- Infant classes in primary schools
We at EMSC Montessori LTD apply this framework in our daily practice.
Better Start Programme
We have participated on the Better Start Programme which is a national initiative
established by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) to bring an integrated
national approach to developing quality in Early Years Education and Care (ECEC)
for children aged from birth to six years in Ireland.
It will coordinate and extend
the wide-ranging choice of supports and services already provided through City and
CountyChildcare Committees and Voluntary Childcare Organisations. This new initiative
will provide a specialist on-site mentoring service.
Training / Qualifications
At EMSC Montessori LTD staff are our most valuable assets. We carry out a rigorous
recruitment process before employing only those who are qualified and are passionate
about caring for children. We look for staff that have excellent communication skills
and who can connect with children, parents and co-workers.
- All staff are fully qualified to care for the children in our crèche including mandatory
training; Child Protection, First Aid and Manual Handling.
- All staff are fully Garda vetted and all references are verified.