Early Childhood Care and Education sector in Ireland

Guideline 1: Overview of the development of the sector

Guideline 1 (10 Marks)

Provide an overview of the development of the Early Childhood Care and Education sector in Ireland. Additional Tutorial Note In this section, provide an overview of the key developments in childcare and what brought about these changes. Consider societal changes as well as legislation and policy. The minimum word count for this section is 500 words. Ensure to reference the theory in this response and clearly acknowledge the source of your information as per Harvard reference style.

Guideline 2 (10 Marks)

Identify two key legislation which impacts on the Early Childhood Care and Education sector, noting why you selected these particular legislations. Discuss the impact of these legislations on the sector. Additional Tutorial Note Ensure to name the legislation rather than the area the legislation is concerned with. Identify why you selected these particular legislations (why do you consider these important?) and identify what impact they have on the sector – how do they impact on staff and children? The minimum word count for this section is 500 words. Ensure to reference the theory in this response and clearly acknowledge the source of your information as per Harvard reference style.

Guideline 3 (10 Marks)

Discuss how the Early Childhood Care and Education sector supports the rights of the child. Additional Tutorial Note: How does the sector support the rights of the child? Are there particular policies or legislations which reflect and promote children’s rights? The minimum word count for this section is 500 words. Ensure to reference the theory in this response and clearly acknowledge the source of your information as per Harvard reference style.

Guideline 1 (10 Marks)

Discuss how you use verbal and non-verbal communication in your work, with specific reference to how this supports a good working relationship with families, colleagues and children. Or – if you are unable to attend placement at this time,
Discuss the importance of verbal and non-verbal communications and how you think it will benefit you in your day to day work when dealing families, colleagues and children. Additional Tutorial Note: Identify what verbal and non-verbal communication involves. Outline why
it is important to engage in good communication with the various stakeholders. The minimum word count for this section is 500 words. Ensure to reference the theory in this response and clearly acknowledge the source of your information as per Harvard reference style.

Guideline 2 (10 Marks)

Outline how you contribute to ensuring equality and diversity is supported in the Early Childhood Care and Education sector.
Or if you are unable to attend placement at this time, Discuss, with examples, how you would go about ensuring equality and diversity is supported in the Early Childhood Care and Education sector. Additional Tutorial Note: Clearly outline the steps you take, or would take, in this response; while you can include discussion on what the team do or could do, ensure that you clearly acknowledge the actions/steps you took or would take. The minimum word count for this section is 500 words. Ensure to reference the theory in this response and clearly acknowledge the source of your information as per Harvard reference style.