Early Years
Launch date: 31/05/2007
Review status: Report published
What is the review about?
The proposed free early education for ages 3 to 4.
Terms of reference
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To consider what is required for the effective delivery of early years education and care, with particular regard to the needs of the following:
The children
The parents
The providers of care and education
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To consider the stated aims of the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture in providing all 3 to 4 year olds with 20 hours of early years education for 38 weeks a year, with particular reference to the following:
Cost and resource implications
Equity of access
Potential impact of partnerships between the public and private sectors
Expectations and requirements of parents who wish to work
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To consider how the Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s work on the provision of education and childcare for 3 to 4 year olds will fit within an overall, integrated strategy for 0 to 4 year olds
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To examine any further issues relating to the topic that may arise in the course of the Scrutiny Review and which the Panel considers relevant
Call for evidence
Submissions
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