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Ireland

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An Overview of

Ireland

Population: 7 million cows, 8 million sheep, 4million people

1/3 of the people live in Dublin area

Geography: Ireland is an island. You cannotget 150 miles from the sea.

Location: 26 counties make up the republic of

Ireland English is the official spoken language

For decades, there has been an official pushto encourage the use of the traditional Celticlanguage, Gaelic

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Overview Contd

Currency: Irelands official currency is the

Euro

Climate: Moderate, year-round

Winter temperatures: average 39 (F)

Summer Temperatures: average 61 (F)

Rains quite often

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Early Childhood Ireland

Professionally supports and trains earlychildhood providers

Makes research contributions anddevelops public policy

Promotes accessible, high qualitychildcare forall children

Utilizes an innovative and creativeapproach to childcare

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History of the Childcare system

In 1991, new childcare act passed to helpalleviate pressures parents wereexperiencing in finding childcare.

Effective because it broughtattention to the need for qualitycare.

Ultimately failed because its strictguidelines made it a more

expensive endeavor.

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History of the childcare system

In 1997, women were allowed to take upto an 18 week paidmaternity leave period, with a minimum of70 percent salary replacement.

Ireland does not provide affordable

childcare facilities because thegovernment tends to stay out of familyaffairs.

The Governments lack of intervention inchildcare affected the needs of working

parents with children.

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Irelands Childcare Philosophy Every child has a right to a childhood that is loving,

secure and stimulating

Children deserve to be highly valued for the uniquecontribution they make through just being children

All children should be entitled to basic rights withoutdiscrimination

The best interests of the child should be the primaryconcern of decision-making

Children have the right to life, survival anddevelopment

Childrens views must be taken into account inmatters affecting them

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Irelands Childcare

Philosophy

Montessori is the most commonly usedchildcare philosophy

Many centres offer a blend ofphilosophies (a hybrid approach-providesa well-rounded experience for children)

Overlap between Montessori and Reggio

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Availability and Accessibility 40% of females in Ireland are in the workforce,and the majority of women are wantingchildcare to balance their work life and family.

The government tends to stay out of familyconcerns because of their tradition, so childcare

is expensive.The average price for fulltime childcareis 181 euros per week

Highest price is 248 euros per week

The lowest is 130 euros per weekA discount can be made if two siblingsattended the same childcare.

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Training of the Childcare

WorkersMinimum staffing ratios and qualifications

are strictly set by the Department ofChildren and Youth Affairs (DCYA)

Training consists of a three year, full timeprogram leading to a BA (Honors) in EarlyChildhood Education

Training consists of three main

components

a theory component

a professional skills component

a supervised practice component

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Breakdown of Modules

First Year Modules

Psychology and Child Development: The

Early Years

Introduction to Early Education

Professional Practice Issues 1

Child Health: the Early Years

Art in Early Education 1

Drama in Education 1

Supervised Practice Placement 1

Social Theory 1: The Early Years

Research Methods 1

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Breakdown of Modules

Contd Second Year Modules

Child Development 2: The Early Years

Psychological Adjustment During the Early

Years Early Education Intermediate

ICT in the Early Years

Professional Practice Issues 2

Options: Art in Early Education 2 or Dramain Education 2

Supervised Practice Placement 2

Social Theory and Legal Issues 2

Research Methods 2

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Breakdown of Modules

Contd Third Year Modules Assessing and Planning for Early Learning

Perspectives on Early Childhood Education:

Issues in Policy, Practice and Research

Working with Families

Child Protection in Early Years Services

Development of Business and Management

Skills in Early Years Services

Options: Bilingualism or Outdoor Play

Supervised Practice Placement 3

Research Methods 3

Dissertation

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