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Early-Years Education-Focused
InspectionsAn update
EARLY CHILDHOOD IRELAND WORKSHOP & SEMINAR – DUBLIN – 15 NOVEMBER 2015
HAROLD HISLOP, CHIEF INSPECTOR &
YVONNE KEATING, ASSISTANT CHIEF INSPECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND SKILLS
EARLY CHILDHOOD IRELAND : 14 NOVEMBER 2015
Appointment of DES Early Years InspectorsAn fhoireann nua!
Team of newly-appointed DES Early Years Inspectors took up positions on 2 November 2015
Extensive qualifications and experience in the early years sector – highly regarded professionals in the EY sector
EARLY CHILDHOOD IRELAND : 14 NOVEMBER 2015
EARLY YEARS EDUCATION ADVISORY GROUP: 30 OCTOBER 2015
Early Years Inspectors Martina Carter Monica Cassidy Edel Condon Marie Doherty Imelda Duffy Ulrike Falcini Antoinette Gibbs Caitriona Ryan Evelyn Reilly
1 additional inspector joining the team in December
EARLY YEARS EDUCATION ADVISORY GROUP: 30 OCTOBER 2015
Induction and CPD programme for early years and primary inspectors underway
Programme includes: Purpose, goals of EY education and care and how inspection must respect the
distinctive yet vital role of EY Protocols for inspection Draft quality framework & quality continuum (incorporating Aistear and Síolta) Practice of evaluation Procedures and tools – promoting validity & reliability Arriving at evidence-based evaluative judgements Providing feedback Reporting – drafting and editing
EARLY YEARS EDUCATION ADVISORY GROUP: 30 OCTOBER 2015
Induction and CPD programme for early years and primary inspectors underway
The programme includes: WorkshopsWork-shadowingObservation visits to settingsPreparing for pilot inspectionsTeam-building – early-years and regionalReflection and mentoring … Drawing on many experts in early years sector in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Role of DES Early Years Inspectors
Within settings: To support development of educational provision in early-years settings participating in ECCE Scheme by:Focusing on the experience of the childIdentifying and affirming good practiceProviding advice and support about how provision can be improvedEmpowering service leaders to make changeSupporting self-evaluation and review processes
EARLY CHILDHOOD IRELAND : 14 NOVEMBER 2015
EARLY YEARS EDUCATION ADVISORY GROUP: 30 OCTOBER 2015
Role of DES Early Years InspectorsTo complement other initiatives to support qualityTo provide information to parents and the public through
published inspection reportsTo provide information on trends and needs in the early-
years sectorImprovement and AccountabilityTo support the improvement of the quality of provision
and to contribute to robust quality assurance in EY
EYEI inspection focus
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DES early-years inspectors observe…
The quality of staff interaction and engagement with childrenOpportunities for children to communicate and express their own ideasOpportunities for children to learn through play Extent to which children are enabled to engage in freely-chosen playExtent to which the environment and resources support learningQuality of planning for learning experiences and for progression in learning – use of information to meet children’s learning needsValue placed on children’s own creative ideasThe effective use of all time for learning
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A strengths-based approach…Engaging with practitioners in a spirit of trust and respect
Acknowledgement of the range and diversity of effective practice
Fostering of professional conversations that promote change and progression in learning
Keeping the child at the centre
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We are committed to:
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Fairness
Consistency
Positive professional relationships
& partnership
Co-professional
dialogue
Clear and sensitive
communication
Transparency
The Pilot
Selection of 50 settings across 5 regions according to the following criteria:number of children in ECCE scheme geographical locationpedagogical approaches language used in setting – Irish or Englishmanagement type e.g. community, private
Expressions of interest invited –submission date: 18 November 2015 Settings chosen will be contacted and briefed on process Notification will issue one week in advance of visit Pilot in December 2015 and January 2016 Reports not for publicationParticipants invited to present reflections on their experience at regional meetings
EARLY CHILDHOOD IRELAND : 14 NOVEMBER 2015
Consultation/Providing feedback on EYEIs
To date… Information session for key stakeholders – May 2015 Draft quality framework and proposed procedures published in Briefing PaperOpportunities provided for clarification – in writingFirst phase of feedback on EYEI Briefing Paper - 34 submissionsPresentations at Early Years events
EARLY CHILDHOOD IRELAND : 14 NOVEMBER 2015
Next steps for EYEIs
Select settings for pilot
Conduct visits to about 50 settings
Hold regional briefing & consultation meetings – early 2016Invite participants in pilot to present reflections at regional meetings Invite feedback from stakeholders in Early Years Sector
Finalise EYEI model; seek Ministerial approval & sign off
Commence EYEIs for publication
Review after one year
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Questions
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