3.7 Looking forward

3.7 Looking forward

Sharing information with parents

■ELC settings need to be supported in developing approaches that facilitate the formal sharing of

information about children’s learning with parents.

Supporting children’s learning and development

■Consideration needs to be given to the provision of CPD opportunities for ELC providers, particularly

in relation to the implementation of an emergent, enquiry-based curriculum, approaches to assessment and differentiated approaches to learning.

■Early years educators in ELC settings should place a greater emphasis on collaborative curriculum/

programme planning that supports the provision of a more connected, holistic learning experience for children, and is reflective of children’s perspectives and opinions.

■As envisaged in First 5; A Whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families

2019-2028, the Inspectorate will continue to work with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY), the Tusla Early Years Inspectorate and the Better Start National Quality Development Service to develop a coherent single quality framework, and to better integrate and coordinate inspection and quality supports.

Use of digital technology in ELC settings

■Further research and engagement with the ELC sector should be undertaken to develop guidance

regarding best practice in young children’s use of digital technology in ELC settings. The ELC sector should also be included in future digital learning strategies.

Supporting the transition from pre-school to primary

■All ELC settings should be supported to establish professional links with their local primary schools in

order to facilitate the effective transitioning of children from pre-school to primary education.

Figure from page 103

Figure from page 104

learning in primary schools and special schools