Early Childhood Education.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 July 2006

Thursday, 6 July 2006

Questions (632)

David Stanton

Question:

634 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in testing and evaluating the CECDE framework document relating to standards and quality of early childcare and education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28056/06]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The draft quality framework for early childhood education prepared by the Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education was launched on 30 May last by my colleague, the Minister for Children. My Department is currently exploring options for the testing and evaluation of the framework in a range of early childhood settings.