What is Aistear?
For more information on the similarities and differences of Aistear and Siolta click on the link below to view a copy of Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and Siolta, The National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education
http://www.ncca.ie/en/Curriculum
Aistear is the curriculum framework for children from birth to six years in Ireland; it was published towards the end of 2009. It provides information for adults to help them plan for, and provide enjoyable and challenging learning experiences, so that all children can grow and develop as competent and confident learners, within loving relationships with others. Aistear describes the types of learning that are important for children in their early years, and offers ideas and suggestions as to how this learning may be nurtured. For more information on Aistear click here
What is Siolta?
What is Siolta?
Siolta is the national quality framework designed for use within all services working with children aged 0-6 years e.g. childminding services, creches, infant classes and Montessori services to name a few. It outlines standards of quality practice which services should aspire to. Siolta was devised bythe former Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education (CECDE) and formally launched in 2006; it reflects and recognises Irish practice. Siolta is not designed to make all services the same, but rather to establish quality standards which can be achieved in many ways and through many types of curriculum. For more information on Siolta click here
For an Update on Siolta please go to our Publications
For an Update on Siolta please go to our Publications
Pre-school services who wish to participate in the Free Pre-School Year in ECCE must agree to provide an appropriate educational programme for children in their pre-school year, which adheres to the principles of Siolta e.g. services must have an awareness of the content of Siolta.
What is the difference between Aistear and Siolta?
What is the difference between Aistear and Siolta?
Each framework has a clear and specific purpose; Siolta focuses on all elements of quality in ECCE settings, e.g. parents and families, transitions, environments etc whilst Aistear focuses on the curriculum and providing appropriately challenging, positive and enjoyable learning experiences forchildren from birth to six years. Both frameworks compliment and support each other.
For more information on the similarities and differences of Aistear and Siolta click on the link below to view a copy of Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and Siolta, The National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education
http://www.ncca.ie/en/Curriculum
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